Richard G. Scott Quotes

Yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost.

It really does no good to ask questions that reflect opposition to the will of God. Rather ask, What am I to do?

Simple, consistent good habits lead to a life full of bountiful blessings.

The conquering of adversity produces strength of character, forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures success in righteous endeavor.

Trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more.

Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all will be made right in the Lord's timing.

I have never been sorry when I stood for what was right-even against severe criticism.

To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.

A knowledge of truth is of little value unless lived in full measure.

Be grateful that your righteous life molds you so that you don’t fit where you don’t belong

Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail but to succeed gloriously.

With all my capacity I encourage you to discover who you really are. . . . I urge you to discern through the Spirit your divinely given capacities.

Sadness, disappointment, and severe challenge are events in life, not life itself.

You have times when you are extremely happy, times of testing, and times of trial, but the Lord guides you through all of those growth experiences together.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Don't look for a life virtually free from discomfort, pain, pressure, challenge, or grief, for those are the tools a loving Father uses to stimulate our personal growth and understanding.

When revelation comes write it down.

I bear witness that the Savior lives. He loves you. He will guide you through the Holy Ghost as you steadfastly choose to do what is right to a future glorious beyond your dreams. I know He will.

Sometimes the impressions are just general feelings. Sometimes the direction comes so clearly and so unmistakably that it can be written down like spiritual dictation.

As you live high standards publicly and privately, and even under great pressure adhere to them, you raise the vision of others.

Try reading the Book of Mormon because you want to, not because you have to. Discover for yourself that it is true.

Make covenants and receive ordinances for yourself. Then steadily and consistently work to provide ordinances in the temple for your own ancestors.

We best serve our Father in Heaven by righteously influencing others and serving them.

We often leave the most precious personal direction of the Spirit unheard because we do not record and respond to the first promptings that come to us when the Lord chooses to direct us.

No enduring improvement can occur without righteous exercise of agency. Do not attempt to override agency. The Lord himself would not do that. Forced obedience yields no blessings.

I will consistently strive to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things I learn, and I will do them.

Choosing to do what the Lord has defined as right will, in the long run, always lead to the best outcomes.

The best way to make a permanent change for good is to make Jesus Christ your model and His teachings your guide for life.

I see no conflict between science and religion. When you take truth in either one of these realms, science or religion, they match perfectly.

Establish specific objectives, and move steadily toward them. A rudder won't control a drifting boat; it must be underway. Similarly, you need to be moving forward to gain control of your life.

It doesn't do any good to argue. Be kind.

I have been taught that we can make many choices in life, but we cannot choose our final destiny. Our actions do that.

Faith and character are intimately related. Faith in the power of obedience to the commandments of God will forge strength of character available to you in times of urgent need.

Peace is the precious fruit of a righteous life. It is possible because of the Atonement of the Savior. It is earned through full repentance, for that leads to refreshing forgiveness.

You are making better progress than you realize.

Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.

Seek out your bishop. He will show you how to repent and will help you do it.

If you have become entangled in sin from poor choices, please decide to come back now. You know how to begin. Do it now. We love you. We need you. God will help you.

Our Father expects you to learn how to obtain that divine help by exercising faith in Him and His Holy Son, Jesus Christ.

Selfishness is the root of great evil.

Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often.

A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and challenging circumstances.

By making choices consistent with eternal truth you will develop righteous character.

The endowment and sealing ordinances of the temple are so gloriously rich in meaning that you will want to allow significant time to receive those ordinances and to ponder their meaning.

If you choose to concentrate on the dark side, this is what you will see.

Chose to converse with your Father in Heaven often. Make time every day to share your thoughts and feelings with Him.

Repeatedly I have been impressed to learn that to reach a goal never before attained, one must do things never before done.

Attempt to be creative for the joy it brings . . . select something like music, dance, sculpture, or poetry. Being creative will help you enjoy life. It engenders a spirit of gratitude.