Real Quotes by Neal A. Maxwell

13 Real quotes by Neal A. Maxwell

Maxwell’s thirteen reflections address the practical side of authenticity in daily living. They provide concise, faith‑centered advice for anyone seeking a grounded, purposeful path.

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Real hope is much more than wishful musing. It stiffens, not slackens, the spiritual spine.

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In a very real sense, all we need to know is that God knows all.

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Most of our suffering comes from sin and stupidity; it is, nevertheless, very real, and growth can occur with real repentance. But…

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Ironically, brothers and sisters, the natural man who is so very selfish in so many ordinary ways is strangely unselfish in that…

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So it is that real, personal sacrifice never was placing an animal on the altar. Instead, it is a willingness to put…

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To one degree or another we all struggle with selfishness. Since it is so common, why worry about selfishness anyway? Because selfishness…

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It is one of the ironies of religious history that many mortals err in their understanding of the nature of God and…

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Some find it easier to bend their knees than their minds. Exciting exploration is preferred to plodding implementation; speculation seems more fun…

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Real disciples absorb the fiery darts of the adversary by holding aloft the quenching shield of faith with one hand, while holding…

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Enthusiasm needs to be effective enthusiasm. We must distinguish between the contribution and enthusiasm of the cheerleader and the enthusiasm of the…

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The overwhelming joy of conversion or a new calling is often followed by feelings of being overwhelmed with duties and doctrines. The…

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When the real history of mankind is fully disclosed, will it feature the echoes of gunfire or the shaping sound of lullabies?…

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There is also the very real possibility that, in the justice of God, one of the reasons He uses the weak and…

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Naive optimism and pervasive pessimism are both to be avoided, therefore. It's not an easy balance to maintain, to be asked to work away…

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The acceptance of the reality that we are in the Lord's loving hands is only a recognition that we have never really been anywhere…

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We can't dwell upon another's ingratitude without using up our time and talents unprofitably.

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The winds of tribulation, which blow out some men's candles of commitment, only fan the fires of faith of others.

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Power is most safe with those who are not in love with it!

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Ultimate hope constitutes the anchor of the soul.

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Frequently, we busily search for group service projects, which are surely needed and commendable, when quiet, personal service is also urgently needed. Sometimes the…

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The cumulative weight of all mortal sins--past, present, and future--pressed upon that perfect, sinless, and sensitive Soul! All our infirmities and sicknesses were somehow,…

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“When we feel so alone, we cannot presume to teach him who, at the apogee of his agony, trod “the winepress alone” anything about…

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