“My father was truly a great man. I remember one day putting my feet in my father's shoes. I was amazed at the size. Would I ever be big enough to fill his shoes? Could I ever grow into the man my father was? I wondered.”

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.