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David O. McKay

(1873–1970) Prophet

188 quotes in 947 categories

David O. McKay’s teachings focus on faith, service, and personal integrity. This collection gathers his most memorable statements, providing a concise source of spiritual encouragement and practical counsel.

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David O. McKay was a prophet, best known for What e'er thou art act well thy part: The Missionary Diaries of David O. McKay.

Quick Facts About David O. McKay

Born: September 8, 1873
Died: January 18, 1970
Profession: Prophet
Notable works: What e'er thou art act well thy part: The Missionary Diaries of David O. McKay

About David O. McKay

David Oman McKay was an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1951 until his death in 1970. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was an active general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by David O. McKay

The most powerful thing in the world is an idea.

Enchanted

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As long as the day lasts, let's give it all we got.

Giving

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True happiness comes only by making others happy.

Funny

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Slander is poison to the soul.

Gossip

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To be carnally minded is to be spiritually dead

Minded

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True Christianity is love in action.

Action

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The basis of all sin is selfishness.

Bases

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Every member ... a missionary!

Inspirational

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Man is responsible not only for every deed, but also for every idle word and thought.

Deeds

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“The greatest battles of life are fought out daily in the silent chambers of the soul.”

Character

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“Live and let live" is an old adage. "Live and help live" is a better one.”

Live and let live

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Anger itself does more harm than the condition which aroused anger.

Anger

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The greatest comfort in this life is having a close relationship with God.

Close relationship

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There should be no yelling in the home unless there is a fire.

Anger

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What you think about when you don't have to think, shows what you really are.

About

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If we would change the world, we must first change people's thoughts.

Change

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The first contributing factor to a happy home is the sublime virtue of loyalty, one of the noblest attributes of the human…

Attributes

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“Is it the body you are going to serve and be a slave to or is it the spirit you are going…

Life

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It is possible to make home a bit of heaven; indeed, I picture heaven to be a continuation of the ideal home

Bits

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"We don't take sufficient time to meditate." I get up early in the morning...five o'clock, when my mind and spirit are clear…

Clear

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The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness of malice, hatred, bigotry, and selfishness from…

Bigotry

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Character is the aim of true education; and science, history, and literature are but means used to accomplish this desired end.

Accomplish

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The true purpose of life is the perfection of humanity through individual effort, under the guidance of God's inspiration.

Effort

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A man's reaction to his appetites and impulses when they are roused gives the measure of that man's character. In these reactions…

Appetite

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The greatest forces in the world are being used against families and traditional family values. These values are being undermined in subtle…

Assault

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The Constitution of this government was written by men who accepted Jesus Christ as the Savior of mankind. Let men and women…

Accepted

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Man is a spiritual being, a soul, and at some period of his life everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to…

Beautiful

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“The home is the first and most effective place to learn the lessons of life: truth, honor, virtue, self control, the value…

Children

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“As with companions so with books. We may choose those which will make us better, more intelligent, more appreciative of the good…

Appreciative

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There are seeds of happiness in every soul. Our mental attitude and dispositions constitute the environment in which these seeds germinate. There…

Attitude

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True liberty in individuals consists in the enjoying of every right that will contribute to one's peace and happiness, so long as…

Doe

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Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. Though it…

Being a mom

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“Just think! The only reason the world knows anything about them [Jesus’ Apostles] is because having met the Savior, they made Him…

Apostles

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Let us instill into the hearts of our children the love of freedom. Teach them that to be free is as precious…

American citizen

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The character of a child is formed largely during the first twelve years of his life. He spends 16 times as many…

Best place

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The noblest calling in the world is motherhood. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions.…

Admiration

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“A man may possess a profound knowledge of history and mathematics; he may be an authority in psychology, biology, or astronomy; he…

Character

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Communism is not a political party nor a political plan under the Constitution; it is a system of government that is the…

America

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And what is true education? It is awakening a love for truth; giving a just sense of duty; opening the eyes of…

Action

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All good things require effort. That which is worth having will cost part of your physical being, your intellectual power, and your…

Allure

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David O. McKay by topic

Life (44) Men (39) Religion (24) Love (23) Soul (22) Home (20) Happiness (19) Character (19) Spirituality (18) World (17) Freedom (16) Constitution (15) May (14) Children (14) States (13) Should (13) Parenting (13) United (12) Inspirational (12) Education (12) United states (11) Individual (11) Giving (11) Church (11) Spirit (10)