Assessment Quote by 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 sheaves should…

— 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 work away…

— 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 satisfaction that…

— 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 been anywhere…

— 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. Sometimes the…

— 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 were somehow,…

— 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” anything about…

— Neal A. Maxwell