Nathan Eldon Tanner Quotes

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• A mother has far greater influence on her children than anyone else, and she must realize that every word she speaks, every act, every response,…
• There is no real happiness in having or getting, but only in giving.
• The most difficult thing for us seems to be to give of ourselves, to do away with selfishness. If we really love someone, nothing is…
• Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.
• An honest, sincerely stated compliment helps to build character; criticism destroys it.
• Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph, said that whenever he could not see his way clearly, he knelt down and prayed for light…
• It is our duty to save the world. That is our mission, insofar as they will listen unto us and receive our testimony. ...
• It is easy to do things for our own families and loved ones, but to give of our substance for the stranger who is in…
• Start right now to put into practice some of the things that have been taught to us today.
• It is too late if we wait until the moment of temptation before making our decision.
• Improper parental example in the home is a leading cause of the wandering of youth...
• Gossip is the worst form of judging.
• As we express our appreciation of our many blessings, we become more conscious of what the Lord has done for us, and thereby we become…
• Integrity, or the lack of it, touches almost every facet of our lives-everything we say, every thought and desire.
• Some are wandering into forbidden paths because they are seeking popularity with their peers, even to the extent of doing things they know are wrong.…
• ...The only slogan we need in order to be happy in our home is: Love Each Other -three simple words. Apply the ingredients of love.…
• I observed that the successful farmer worked at his job. He would do his plowing, disking, harrowing, seeding, and harvesting in the proper season and…
• To be healthy and happy, a person must live a life that includes a good variety of activities.

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