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title: "4 Brethren Quotes By Thomas S. Monson"
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> [“Try as some of us may, we cannot escape the influence our lives have upon the lives of others. Ours is the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/try-as-some-of-us-may-we-cannot-escape-the-influence-our-lives-have/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

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> [“Tears came to my eyes when I read of a mere boy in one of our eastern cities who noticed a vagrant…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/tears-came-to-my-eyes-when-i-read-of-a-mere-boy-in-one-of-our-eastern/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

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> [Now, some of you may be shy by nature, perhaps feeling yourselves inadequate to respond affirmatively to a calling. Remember that this…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/now-some-of-you-may-be-shy-by-nature-perhaps-feeling-yourselves/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

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> [This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith—a time for each of us who holds the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/this-is-not-a-time-for-fear-brethren-but-rather-a-time-for-faith-a/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

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## Other authors on Brethren

## More by Thomas S. Monson

> [I know that God loves us. He allows us to exercise our moral agency even when we misuse it. He permits us to make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-know-that-god-loves-us-he-allows-us-to-exercise-our-moral-agency/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [“Some find it difficult to withstand the mocking and unsavory remarks of foolish ones who ridicule chastity, honesty, and obedience to God’s commands. But…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/some-find-it-difficult-to-withstand-the-mocking-and-unsavory-remarks/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [Choose your love, Love your choice.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/choose-your-love-love-your-choice/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [I ask you to make INSTITUTE a PRIORITY.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-ask-you-to-make-institute-a-priority/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [Those who grieve frequently find themselves alone. Missed is the laughter of children, the commotion of teenagers, and the tender, loving concern of a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/those-who-grieve-frequently-find-themselves-alone-missed-is-the/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [I hope with all my heart and soul that every young man who receives the priesthood will honor that priesthood and be true to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-hope-with-all-my-heart-and-soul-that-every-young-man-who-receives/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [“Forgiveness should go hand in hand with love. In our families, as well as with our friends, there can be hurt feelings and disagreements.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/forgiveness-should-go-hand-in-hand-with-love-in-our-families-as-well/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [“Born in a stable, cradled in a manger, He came forth from heaven to live on earth as mortal man and to establish the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/born-in-a-stable-cradled-in-a-manger-he-came-forth-from-heaven-to/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [“A happy home is but and earlier Heaven.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/a-happy-home-is-but-and-earlier-heaven/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends forth to you an earnest appeal. Open your doors to the missionaries. Open your minds…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-sends-forth-to-you-an/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [This is my philosophy on all life, not just when it comes to love. All the best things are terrifying, but that's why they're…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/this-is-my-philosophy-on-all-life-not-just-when-it-comes-to-love-all/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [We are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support, our comfort, our kindness... We are the Lord’s hands here…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/we-are-surrounded-by-those-in-need-of-our-attention-our-encouragement/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [You have a heritage honor it. You have posses a testimony share it. You will face temptations withstand it. You know the truth live…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/you-have-a-heritage-honor-it-you-have-posses-a-testimony-share-it-you/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/we-learn-and-grow-and-become-stronger-as-we-face-and-survive-the/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

> [I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/i-am-certain-that-the-lord-who-notes-the-fall-of-a-sparrow-looks-with/)

[Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/)

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