--- title: "7 Stand alone Quotes By Thomas S. Monson" description: "7 Stand alone quotes by Thomas S. Monson. Plus more from Thomas S. Monson and more Stand alone sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/896/thomas-s-monson-409_acceptable_it-is-almost-inevitable-that-our-faith-w_108699.jpg" --- > [It is almost inevitable that our faith will be challenged. We may at times find ourselves surrounded by others and yet standing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/it-is-almost-inevitable-that-our-faith-will-be-challenged-we-may-at/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/896/thomas-s-monson-409_acceptable_it-is-almost-inevitable-that-our-faith-w_108699.jpg) > [“Dare to be a Mormon. Dare to stand alone. Dare to have a purpose firm; Dare to make it known.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/dare-to-be-a-mormon-dare-to-stand-alone-dare-to-have-a-purpose-firm/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/45f/thomas-s-monson-409_mormon_dare-to-be-a-mormon-dare-to-stand-alone_714532.png) > [“The philosophies of men surround us. The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/the-philosophies-of-men-surround-us-the-face-of-sin-today-often-wears/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/162/thomas-s-monson-409_courage_the-philosophies-of-men-surround-us-the_759467.jpg) > [Stand for right, even if you stand alone.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/stand-for-right-even-if-you-stand-alone/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ab4/thomas-s-monson-409_funny_stand-for-right-even-if-you-stand-alone_1098241.png) > [The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/the-face-of-sin-today-often-wears-the-mask-of-tolerance-do-not-be/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a39/thomas-s-monson-409_behinds_the-face-of-sin-today-often-wears-the-ma_1146644.png) > [“As we go about living from day to day, it is almost inevitable that our faith will be challenged. We may at…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/as-we-go-about-living-from-day-to-day-it-is-almost-inevitable-that/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bcb/thomas-s-monson-409_courage_as-we-go-about-living-from-day-to-day-it_1702046.jpg) > [“May we ever be courageous and prepared to stand for what we believe, and if we must stand alone in the process,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-s-monson/may-we-ever-be-courageous-and-prepared-to-stand-for-what-we-believe/) [Thomas S. Monson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-s-monson/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fd/thomas-s-monson-409_courage_may-we-ever-be-courageous-and-prepared-t_2605273.png) ## Other authors on Stand alone ## 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/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/stand-alone/thomas-s-monson/#itemlist", "name": "7 Stand alone Quotes By Thomas S. 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