There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other way can true joy be found.

Preparedness and punctuality are two of the most important qualities of a leader.

Decide what you want to be.... Pay the Price ... And be what you want to be.

The condition of the body limits, largely, the expression of the spirit.

To Latter-day Saints there can be no objection to the careful and critical study of the scriptures, ancient or modern, provided only that it be an honest study - a search for truth.

The only way to build a peaceful community is to build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace.

Fraud and deceit are anxious for your money. Be informed and prudent.

There never was a revelation without a question first.

A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts.

The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work.

Were we more careful to obey the part of the word of wisdom that deals with the "do's" it might be easier to obey the "don'ts"

Between living and dreaming there is a third thing. Guess it.

State your point. If the opposite party doesn't agree, state it harder- with a punch.

Id love to have William Faulkner, Beethoven and Bach over. I want to find out what makes those guys tick!

Artists tend to be beyond embarrassment the way little children tend to be beyond embarrassment.

I don't see how we can allow public dollars to fund programs where spite and hate is the core of the message.

You can be young and still have views and opinions.

Those situations are weird. You're in a room, and I knew they already loved this guy [for the role], so you're like, "OK, this is a different dynamic."

The test of good manners is to be able to put up pleasantly with bad ones.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not a precious text protector, or anything like that, you know, because it's a much more vital form than that. You have to rock.