A biography for John Bythewayhasn’t been written yet.
“Our world is drowning in a sea of self-centeredness. You can make yourself quite unique right away by leaving this ocean of selfishness and choosing to be curious about other people.”
“One of the hard lessons to learn in life is that there are some things you can control and some things you can't. If you want a short recipe for being frustrated and miserable, this is it: focus on things you can't control.”
“Life is going to hit you some line drives, and sometimes you'll have to think fast. However, it's better to think first than to think fast.”
“Sometimes you have to go through the wilderness before you get to the Promised Land.”
“Here are three things you can do, even when you feel like there isn't a friend in sight. You can be curious, you can be clean, and you can be Christlike.”
“The topic 'Farm Wisdom' is not a gospel doctrine or scriptural topic, although I found considerable scriptural support for the lessons learned on the farm.”
“In the city, we work until quitting time. On the farm, we work until the job is finished.”
“Curiosity, rationalization, and laziness are no match against courage, self-control, and mental toughness.”
“Being Christlike guarantees that you'll have the most important friend of all: the Savior. He knows what it's like to be misunderstood, lonely, and rejected.”
“Thanks to the restored gospel, we know our spirits lived before we were born into this mortal existence.”
“Who doesn't love the parables? You know there's a solution, but you have to do some work to find it.”
“It is better to be respected than it is to be popular. Popularity ends on yearbook day, but respect lasts forever.”
“I have to say that it was working with my grandpa, who grew up on a farm in Mountain Home, Idaho, that had the most influence. Witnessing his work ethic and hearing his stories gave me an appreciation for the farm's best lessons.”
“If your life gets off to a rough start, just know this is helping you develop depth of personality and depth of character.”
“you cannot find happiness, outside the plan of happiness!”
“The best way to prepare for death is to live life to its fullest.”