When one...consciously and determinedly directs his thoughts, controls his acts, and tries to feel and constantly express his love, he becomes a… — Spencer W. Kimball Feels Copy Share Image
“We would all be well advised to avoid the motivation to the evil thought. If persistently resisted it will "get the message"… — Spencer W. Kimball Motivation Copy Share Image
The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul. — Spencer W. Kimball Anxious Copy Share Image
Success should not necessarily be gauged by always reaching the goal set, but by progress and attainment. — Spencer W. Kimball Attainment Copy Share Image
Failure to plan brings barrenness and sterility. Fate brushes man with its wings, but we make our own fate largely. — Spencer W. Kimball Brushes Copy Share Image
Destroy the seed and the plant will never grow. Man alone, of all creatures of earth, can change his thought pattern and… — Spencer W. Kimball Architect Copy Share Image
Working toward perfection is not a one time decision but a process to be pursued throughout one's lifetime. — Spencer W. Kimball Decision Copy Share Image
The best way to resist temptation is to avoid it. Prevention is far, far better than repentance. — Spencer W. Kimball Best way Copy Share Image
It is important for us ... to cultivate in our own family a sense that we belong together eternally, that whatever changes… — Spencer W. Kimball Aspect Copy Share Image
If joy and peace and rewards were instantaneously given the doer of good, there would be no evil-all would do good but… — Spencer W. Kimball Agency Copy Share Image
“I have made up my mind that when I go home form this general conference... there are many, many areas in my… — Spencer W. Kimball General conference Copy Share Image
Only when you lift a burden, God will lift your burden. Divine paradox this! The man who staggers and falls because his… — Spencer W. Kimball Burden Copy Share Image
One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace… — Spencer W. Kimball Belief Copy Share Image
It is important for us also to cultivate in our own family a sense that we belong together eternally, that whatever changes… — Spencer W. Kimball Aspect Copy Share Image
“So often, our acts of service consist of simple encouragement or of giving mundane help with mundane tasks, but what glorious consequences… — Spencer W. Kimball Acts of service Copy Share Image
We must be trained to clarify minds, heal broken hearts, and create homes where sunshine will make an environment in which mental… — Spencer W. Kimball Bridges Copy Share Image
One of the most important and rewarding ways in which we can serve our fellowmen is by living and sharing the principles… — Spencer W. Kimball Christianity Copy Share Image
“While addressing the Saints from this pulpit in 1948, the late President J. Reuben Clark, Jr., spoke concerning having a prophet and… — Spencer W. Kimball Listening ear Copy Share Image
Let us remember, too, that greatness is not always a matter of the scale of one’s life, but of the quality of… — Spencer W. Kimball Attitude Copy Share Image
Now is the moment in the timetable of the Lord to carry the gospel farther than it has ever been carried before…… — Spencer W. Kimball Boldness Copy Share Image
As a vital link in the conversion process, we should bear our testimonies that the gospel is true; our testimonies may well… — Spencer W. Kimball Bears Copy Share Image
“There comes a time when those who flattered us and those whose wit and charm deceived us may leave us to our… — Spencer W. Kimball Companion Copy Share Image
“Any of you would go around the world for the sealing ordinance if you knew its importance, if you realized how great… — Spencer W. Kimball Around the world Copy Share Image
I find that when I get casual in my relationships with divinity and when it seems that no divine ear is listening… — Spencer W. Kimball Bible Copy Share Image
“Women who have a deep appreciation for the past will be concerned about shaping a righteous future.” — Spencer W. Kimball Gratitude Copy Share Image
The more we are guided by eternal considerations in our conduct, the better we will manage our mortality. — Spencer W. Kimball Consideration Copy Share Image
Being human, we would expel from our lives physical pain and mental anguish and assure ourselves of continual ease and comfort, but… — Spencer W. Kimball Adversity Copy Share Image
Love is like a flower, and like the body, it needs constant feeding...And with love, also, cannot be expected to last forever… — Spencer W. Kimball Admiration Copy Share Image
Why is it that some young folks are almost overly conscientious in their school work, even to neglecting their Church responsibilities, when… — Spencer W. Kimball Church Copy Share Image
Homosexuality is an ugly sin, repugnant to those who find no temptation in it, as well as to many past offenders who… — Spencer W. Kimball Chapters Copy Share Image
“What message may I take from you to the young people in Zion?" The answer was quick and positive. "Tell them," said… — Spencer W. Kimball Message Copy Share Image
We must remember that those mortals we meet in parking lots, offices, elevators, and elsewhere are that portion of mankind God has… — Spencer W. Kimball Brother Copy Share Image
Mothers, are you so busy with social life, [with projects], with clubs, with working out of the home, or with housework, that… — Spencer W. Kimball Busy Copy Share Image
If we live in such a way that the considerations of eternity press upon us, we will make better decisions. Perhaps this… — Spencer W. Kimball Bless Copy Share Image
I have learned that it is by serving that we learn how to serve. When we engaged in the service of our… — Spencer W. Kimball Acts of service Copy Share Image
Let us hold fast to the iron rod. The Savior urged us to put our hand to the plow without looking back.… — Spencer W. Kimball Abiding Copy Share Image
The only way we can keep our freedom is to work at it. Not some of us. All of us. Not some… — Spencer W. Kimball Active Copy Share Image
They who get off on tangents and ride hobby horses to death are they who become fanatic. Let them understand that they… — Spencer W. Kimball Accepting Copy Share Image
“It is absurd and ridiculous, sometimes, the things that are said at funerals. The deceased have been promised celestial life and eternal… — Spencer W. Kimball Eternal life Copy Share Image
No father, no son, no mother, no daughter should get so busy that he or she does not have time to study… — Spencer W. Kimball Assignments Copy Share Image