“An acquaintanceship with the literature of the world may be won by any person who will devote half an hour a day to the careful reading of the best books. The habit of reading good books is one that gives… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“Men, discouraged by their failure to accomplish exactly what they desire, often speak of their lives as purposeless, but it is idle talk, for,… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“The desire and the effort to give to the Lord, born of the surrender of man to the plan of salvation, stamp every Christmas… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“When apostasy comes, it is because the spirit of revelation departs from us. The wire is broken between us and the source of truth.… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“Earth, stars, and the vastness of space; yesterday, today and tomorrow; and the endlessly increasing knowledge of the relation of forces, present an illimitable… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“A prayer is not complete unless gratitude for blessings is expressed. It is by the power of the Lord that we live and move… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“There is a spiritual meaning of all human acts and earthly events. … It is the business of man to find the spiritual meaning… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“Without denying that adaptation may be one of God's methods of operation, it may be definitely said, that an intelligent Master of the universe,… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“If we talk about the living oracles and want to pay respect to them, how shall we do this? Shall we do it by… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“An acquaintanceship with the literature of the world may be won by any person who will devote half an hour a day to the… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“In life all must choose at times. Sometimes, two possibilities are good; neither is evil. Usually, however, one is of greater import than the… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“Such was the problem before our first parents: to remain forever at selfish ease in the Garden of Eden, or to face unselfishly tribulation… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
“Men grow mighty under the results of temple service; women grow strong under it; the community increases in power; until the devil has less… — John A. Widtsoe Copy Share Image
