The work of a mother is hard, too often unheralded work. Please know that it is worth it then, now, and forever.

Imperfect people are all god has ever had to work with. That must be terribly frustrating to him, but he deals with it. So should we.

The Church is not a monastery for the isolation of perfect people. It is more like a hospital provided for those who wish to get well.

Hope on. Journey on. Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flame of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe.

Above all, never lose faith in your Father in Heaven, who loves you more than you can comprehend.

God doesn't care nearly as much about where you have been as He does about where you are and, with His help, where you are willing to go.

God expects you not simply to face the future; He expects you to embrace and shape the future--to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities.

Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.

And if those children are unresponsive, maybe you can't teach them yet, but you can love them. And if you love them today, maybe you can teach them tomorrow.

Don't give up when the pressure mounts. Face your doubts. Master you fears.

We are infinitely more than our limitations and afflictions.

Patience has all the time it needs.

There is always going to be evil as long as goodness lives on.

There is no other possible way to a meaningful life other than going through your positive purpose on earth.

Whatever you attempt, if your attitude sucks, so will you.

So I step into the future, as bravely as I'm able, with my heart longing for a time I'll never see again.

Genius is the capacity for receiving and improving by discipline.

I wanted to be an Olympic swimmer when I was growing up.

Yet, for my part, I was never unusually squeamish; I could sometimes eat a fried rat with a good relish, if it were necessary.

Most parents don’t know really their children.

True love is the parent of humility.