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

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.

Mathematics and poetry are the two ways to drink the beauty of truth.

I am full of mistakes and imperfections and therefore I am real ...

Writing's just as natural to me as getting up and cooking breakfast.

Ignoring moralities is always undesirable, but doing so systematically is reallyworrisome.

I'm a novelist at heart. My sole intention is to write the best novel possible. I don't think about the film potential at all.

As you make your way along life's tumultuous highways, it's important to note that you should always carry a map, have plenty of fuel in the tank, and take frequent rest stops.

Youll never know where life is gonna take you. Youll never know where your life is gonna go. But youll never be able to find out if you end it.

What are you doing here, Simi? (Astrid) Feeling peckish. Is there any food? Something not too heavy. Maybe a cow or two? (Simi)

I am terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever.

I always say we got 700 pounds of pork up front. They're going to hold guys down and allow us linebackers to make a lot of plays. Even in practice. I'm loving it, man.