Neal A. Maxwell

Clearly, when we baptize, our eyes should gaze beyond the baptismal font to the holy temple. The great garner into which the…

— Neal A. Maxwell

We should not assume; however, that just because something is unexplainable by us, it is unexplainable.

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

Occasionally some individuals let the seeming ordinariness of life dampen their spirits. Though actually coping and growning, others lack the quiet, inner-soul…

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

Ultimate hope constitutes the anchor of the soul.

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

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

— Neal A. Maxwell

How myopic it is to view His ministry as all crucifixion and no resurrection!

— Neal A. Maxwell

Patience stoutly resists pulling up the daisies to see how the roots are doing!

— Neal A. Maxwell

Our little pebble of poor performance helps to start, or to sustain, an avalanche.

— Neal A. Maxwell

Our inspired Constitution is wisely designed to protect from excesses of political power, but it can do little to protect us from…

— Neal A. Maxwell

It is possible to know when, at least basically, we please God. In fact, Joseph Smith taught that one of the conditions…

— Neal A. Maxwell

Having faith in the plan of salvation includes steadfastly refusing to be diverted from our true identities and responsibilities. In the brief…

— Neal A. Maxwell

“The issue for us is trusting God enough to trust also His timing. If we can truly believe He has our welfare…

— Neal A. Maxwell

“There is also a dimension of patience which links it to a special reverence for life. Patience is a willingness, in a…

— Neal A. Maxwell

Ultimate hope and daily grumpiness are not reconcilable.

— Neal A. Maxwell

Each of us is an innkeeper who decides if there is room for Jesus!

— Neal A. Maxwell

The prompting that goes unresponded to may not be repeated. Writing down what we have been prompted with is vital. A special…

— Neal A. Maxwell

We must not fail, individually, for if we fail, we fail twice - for ourselves and for those who could have been…

— Neal A. Maxwell

Brigham Young observed, "Man's machinery makes things alike" (JD 9:370), while God gives to seemingly like individuals pleasing differences. Secularism is no…

— Neal A. Maxwell