“I am suggesting that as we go through life, we 'accentuate the positive.' I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort.”

Gordon B. Hinckley was a Mormon religious leader and educator in the 20th century. He served as the 15th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death in 2008. Known for his accessible, encouraging leadership and emphasis on faith, family, and service, his speeches often blended spiritual insight with practical wisdom.