Quentin L. Cook Quotes

Temporary setbacks are overshadowed by persistence.

God is not the author of confusion but is the author of peace.

Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment

How we preserve time for family is one of the most significant issues we face in most cultures.

What we are speaks so loudly that our children might not hear what we say

Persistence is the answer, and a sense of humor helps.

We can thrive and bloom if we are rooted in our love of the Savior.

When we follow the Savior of the world, the Son of God, we flourish and become glorious despite the many terrible circumstances that surround us.

God’s plan provides a way for family relationships to extend beyond the grave. We can return to the presence of God, eternally united with our families.

It is our faith in Jesus Christ that sustains us at the crossroads of life's journey.

Even worthwhile endeavors need evaluation in order to determine if they have become distractions from the best goals.

When our commitment is diminished for any reason, part of the solution is repentance. Commitment and repentance are closely intertwined.

It is vitally important that our children know they are loved and safe at home

Joy comes when we have the Spirit in our lives. When we have the Spirit, we rejoice in what the Savior has done for us.

It is important to rise above rationalizations and make the best choices.

The family is the foundation for love and for maintaining spirituality

Even with the trials of life, because of the Savior's Atonement and his grace, righteous living will be rewarded with personal peace.

The answer is the Savior who is the source and author of peace.

Remember, we without our roots and branches cannot be saved.

The Savior accomplished the Atonement, which resolves the most terrible burdens that can occur in this life.

I have felt an urgency to counsel each of us to seek the higher ground---the refuge and eternal protection of the temple.

Rationalization for bad choices will not be effective, but repentance will. Those who repent will be particularly blessed by the Atonement.

We rejoice in all the Savior has done for us. He has made it possible for each of us to gain our salvation and exaltation.

Parents must have the courage to say no, to defend truth, and to bear powerful testimony.

The family is the most important unit in time and in eternity and is ordained of God.

Always be grateful for your blessings, especially your heritage. When we are blessed with goodly parents, we should be grateful. This is the debt each of us owes for our heritage.

Husbands and wives are equal partners. They have different but complementary responsibilities.

As servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is our sacred responsibility to teach His standard of morality, which is the same for all of His children.

One of your greatest protections against making bad choices is to not put on any mask of anonymity.

When we choose to follow Christ in faith rather than choosing another path out of fear, we are blessed with a consequence that is consistent with our choice.

And whoso is found a faithful, a just, and a wise steward shall enter into the joy of his Lord, and shall inherit eternal life.

Live by faith and not by fear.

Much of what we accomplish in the church is due to the selfless service of women.