"There is a purpose in life--to raise men……" — John Andreas Widtsoe
"There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other way can true joy be found."
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John Andreas Widtsoe
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24 Quotes by John Andreas Widtsoe
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Would it not be well this Christmas to give first to the Lord, directly through obedience, sacrifice, and love, and…
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How can we give to the Lord? What shall we give to him? Every kind word to our own, every…
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The universe exists under a reign of eternal law, surpassing the imperfect laws of human government. Such orderliness, such domination…
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Man must learn to know the universe precisely as it is, or he cannot successfully find his place in it.…
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Finally it may be said that the temple endowment is not secret. All who meet the requirements for entrance to…
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True freedom, which is full joy, is the complete recognition of law and adaptation to it. Bondage comes from ignorance…
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That which is true must always remain true, though the applications may change greatly from generation to generation. It is…
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The better men know the Lord, the better may the eternal truths we learn be applied in our daily lives.
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We are aware that the order of God requires the exercise of humility, but not of servility of slaves; but…
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... since birth control roots in a species of selfishness, the spiritual life of the user of contraceptives is also…
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The condition of the body limits, largely, the expression of the spirit.
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Were we more careful to obey the part of the word of wisdom that deals with the "do's" it might…
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