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> [Great things are wrought through simple and small things. Like the small flecks of gold that accumulate over time into a large treasure, our small and simple acts of kindness and service will accumulate into a life filled with love…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/great-things-are-wrought-through-simple-and-small-things-like-the/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

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> [It is only when we love God and Christ with all of our hearts, souls, and minds that we are able to share this love with our neighbors through acts of kindness and service... When this pure love of Christ-or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-only-when-we-love-god-and-christ-with-all-of-our-hearts-souls/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

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## Other authors on Acts of kindness

- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b024/author-wayne-dyer-94637.jpg) Wayne Dyer 6 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/acts-of-kindness/wayne-dyer/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b025/author-william-wordsworth-96037.jpg) William Wordsworth 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/acts-of-kindness/william-wordsworth/)

## More by M. Russell Ballard

> [One who lays claim to special privilege through the priesthood doesn't understand the nature of his authority.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/one-who-lays-claim-to-special-privilege-through-the-priesthood-doesn/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [When it comes right down to it, people are quite similar. We may come from different backgrounds, cultures, and economic circumstances, and our attitudes…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/when-it-comes-right-down-to-it-people-are-quite-similar-we-may-come/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [It is the parents duty to intervene when they see wrong choices being made.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/it-is-the-parents-duty-to-intervene-when-they-see-wrong-choices-being/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [The central activity of leadership is teaching - first by example, second by precept.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/the-central-activity-of-leadership-is-teaching-first-by-example/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [When the Spirit is present, people are not offended when you share your feelings about the gospel.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/when-the-spirit-is-present-people-are-not-offended-when-you-share/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Be involved; be informed. Try to be understanding and tolerant and to appreciate diversity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/be-involved-be-informed-try-to-be-understanding-and-tolerant-and-to/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Because we love the Lord, we should be spiritually sensitive to moments when the powerful and important truths of the gospel can be shared…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/because-we-love-the-lord-we-should-be-spiritually-sensitive-to/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Learning the lessons of the past allows you to walk boldly in the light without running the risk of stumbling in the darkness. This…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/learning-the-lessons-of-the-past-allows-you-to-walk-boldly-in-the/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Sometimes we go so focused on bringing people to the meetinghouse that we forget we are supposed to be bringing them to Christ.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/sometimes-we-go-so-focused-on-bringing-people-to-the-meetinghouse/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Be involved; be informed. Make meaningful contributions to society through service and involvement.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/be-involved-be-informed-make-meaningful-contributions-to-society/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [ And fathers, . . . listen to \[your returned missionary sons\], and connect with them in regular, focused conversation. Talk with them in depth… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/and-fathers-listen-to-your-returned-missionary-sons-and-connect-with/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [All the marvels of nature are glimpses of His divine power and expressions of His love.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/all-the-marvels-of-nature-are-glimpses-of-his-divine-power-and/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Many council leaders and members will be surprised to discover how much more focused their work will become when they examine it through the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/many-council-leaders-and-members-will-be-surprised-to-discover-how/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [All of us must come to an honest, open self-examination, an awareness within as to who and what we want to be.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/all-of-us-must-come-to-an-honest-open-self-examination-an-awareness/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

> [Remember that our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, know you best and love you the most.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/remember-that-our-heavenly-father-and-our-savior-jesus-christ-know/)

[M. Russell Ballard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/m-russell-ballard/)

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