“Many of us enjoy going to ball games and watching them on television. I am no exception. I love to watch a good athletic contest. If we spend excessive time with sporting events, however, we may neglect things that are much more important.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin was an American religious leader and executive. A former CEO of a major financial institution, he later served as an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for his teachings on faith, leadership, and service. His public addresses often emphasized perseverance and the importance of personal integrity.