“Femininity is part of the God-given divinity within each of you. It is your incomparable power and influence to do good. You can, through your supernal gifts, bless the lives of children, women, and men. Be proud of your womanhood. Enhance it. Use it to serve others.”

American religious leader, lawyer, and politician

James Esdras Faust was an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician. He served in senior leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including as Second Counselor in the First Presidency from 1995 until his death, and he was an apostle in the church for 29 years. He was also a general authority for 35 years. His public life is closely tied to church leadership and to a long career of service within the Latter-day Saint tradition.