Joseph B. Wirthlin

“President Eyring is a wise, learned, and spiritual man.”

“Remember this: debt is a form of bondage. It is a financial termite.”

“For me, the Lord has opened the windows of heaven and showered blessings upon my family beyond my ability to express.”

“Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do.”

“We have at our fingertips information that 500 years ago would have made the poorest man a prince.”

“Our bodies are truly the result of what we eat, what we think about, and the exercise we receive. If we are not wise, these little things can soon cause major health problems that will limit our success and ability to serve.”

“We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother's keeper.”

“Some of the happiest people I know have none of the things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy.”

“The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.”

“We should always be learning. However, we must be careful not to set aside our faith in the process, because faith actually enhances our ability to learn.”

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears His name. He stands at its head and directs it through His chosen prophets.”

“William McKinley Oswald was my high school football coach. He was a great coach and had a profound influence on my life. But I think he could have learned his method of motivating players from an army drill sergeant.”

“Born of a noble father and a saintly mother, President Hinckley learned as a young boy the truths of the restored gospel from his faithful parents. He came to respect deeply and value highly his pioneer heritage.”

“The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.”

“There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication.”

“My beloved Elisa, my companion and wife, whom I love and revere, is one of the most noble of our Heavenly Father's handmaidens.”

“Modern medicine uses imaging 'windows' such as magnetic resonance imaging scanners to bring into view otherwise unseen vital information that skilled physicians can use for the benefit of their patients.”

“Our prayers can and should be focused on the practical, everyday struggles of life.”

“The true greatness of a person, in my view, is evident in the way he or she treats those with whom courtesy and kindness are not required.”

“Integrity, a firm adherence to the highest moral and ethical standards, is essential to the life of a true Latter-day Saint.”