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> [“No matter how difficult the trail … we can take comfort in knowing that others before us have borne life’s most grievous trials and tragedies by looking to heaven.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/m-russell-ballard/no-matter-how-difficult-the-trail-we-can-take-comfort-in-knowing-that/)

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

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## 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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