Marvin J. Ashton Quotes

Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.

Striving can be more important than arriving.

Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.

We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.

A friend in the true sense is not a person who passively nods approval of our conduct or ignores improper behavior. A friend is a person who cares.

Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence.

God's love for us is constant and will not diminish, but he cannot rescue us from the painful results that are caused by wrong choices.

God has given each of us one or more special talents....It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given.

Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit of perfection. Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure.

Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.

What we are is more important than what we have or what is said of us.

Through microscopic examination one can find in almost every life incidents or traits that can be destructive when they are magnified.

The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who are calm.

Satan is ever present, trying to destroy our glory and remove our crown. One of his most powerful tools is discouragement. Don't let your discouragement make Satan rejoice.

As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him.

How comfortable some of us become as we nestle in the web of procrastination. It is a false haven of rest for those who are content to live without purpose, commitment, or self-discipline.

Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow.