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H. Burke Peterson

(1923–2013) Priest

18 quotes in 164 categories

H. Burke Peterson was a priest, best known for A glimpse of glory.

Quick Facts About H. Burke Peterson

Born: September 19, 1923
Died: April 14, 2013
Profession: Priest
Notable works: A glimpse of glory

About H. Burke Peterson

Harold Burke Peterson was a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1972 until his death. He was a counselor to the presiding bishop and a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy. He became an emeritus general authority in 1993.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by H. Burke Peterson

“Listening is an essential part of praying. Answers from the Lord come quietly—ever so quietly. In fact, few hear his answers audibly…

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Communication

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Perhaps a supreme form of charity may be exhibited by one who withholds judgment of another's acts or conduct, remembering that there…

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Charity

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Let us remember: trials are an evidence of a Father's love.

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Evidence

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Impossible mountains are climbed by those who have the self confidence that comes from truly being loved.

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Being loved

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My dear friends you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come to the earth in this time for a special…

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Can do

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Listening is an essential part of praying. Answers from the Lord come quietly-every so quietly. In fact, few hear his answers audibly…

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Answers

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“The Man of Power is one who presides— By persuasion. He uses no demeaning words or behavior, does not manipulate others, appeals…

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Habits

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We have been told mankind will be judged on the intent of the heart. No mortal can see into the depth of…

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Aim

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Praying is the most important thing you will do on any day

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Important

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You learn to do by doing. You learn to be by being.

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Doing you

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Criticism is a destroyer of self-worth and esteem.

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Criticism

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Too often, charity is extended to another when his actions or conduct are acceptable to us. The exhibition of charity to another…

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Acceptable

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The dictionary describes a selfish person as one who is 'concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself: seeking pleasure or well-being without regard…

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Add

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If our words are not consistent with our actions, they will never be heard above the thunder of our deeds.

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Action

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It may be relatively mild when expressed as criticism, anger, or feelings of severe frustration. Criticism has a negative influence on the…

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Anger

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Criticism is a destroyer of self-worth and esteem. It is heartbreaking how criticism can wound children and diminish their self-esteem.

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Children

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President David O. McKay put it beautifully when he said, speaking of mothers, 'This ability and willingness properly to rear children, the…

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Ability

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Do without if you need to, but don't do without mother.

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Ifs

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