Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes

Faith is not so much something we believe, faith is something we live.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

The most treasured and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love. The greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy. In the end, the development of such love is the true measure of success in life.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Each of us will have our own Fridays—those days when the universe itself seems shattered and the shards of our world lie littered about us in pieces. We all will experience those broken times when it seems we can never be put together again. We will all have our Fridays. But I testify to you in the name of the One who conquered death—Sunday will come. In the darkness of our sorrow, Sunday will come. No matter our desperation, no matter our grief, Sunday will come. In this life or the next, Sunday will come.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Perseverance means to continue in a given course until we have reached a goal or objective, regardless of obstacles, opposition, and other counterinfluences...Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic...It gives us hope by helping us realize that the righteous suffer no failure except in giving up and no longer trying.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Even when we make mistakes, we hope others will love us in spite of our shortcomings - even if we don't deserve it.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Each minute is a little thing, and yet, with respect to our personal productivity, to manage the minute is the secret of success.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Born of a noble father and a saintly mother, President Hinckley learned as a young boy the truths of the restored gospel from his faithful parents. He came to respect deeply and value highly his pioneer heritage.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Many in the world are searching, often intensely, for a source of refreshment that will quench their yearning for meaning and direction in their lives. They crave a cool, satisfying drink of insight and knowledge that will soothe their parched souls.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Our computers have become windows through which we can gaze upon a world that is virtually without horizons or boundaries.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich and poor, famous and modest, wise and otherwise.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Giant oak trees... have deep root systems that can extend two-and-one-half times their height. Such trees rarely are blown down regardless of how violent the storms may be.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

We are all busy. It's easy to find excuses for not reaching out to others, but I imagine they will sound as hollow to our Heavenly Father as the elementary school boy who gave his teacher a note asking that he be excused from school March 30th through the 34th.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Our families should gather for family prayer morning and night.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I loved the comradery. And I loved football.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

We should always be learning. However, we must be careful not to set aside our faith in the process, because faith actually enhances our ability to learn.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

The people who misuse the Sabbath lose the blessings of spiritual food and growth promised to those who keep this commandment.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Priesthood quorums teach and assist their members to attain good health, financial stability, and a year's supply of food and clothing. They also teach their members to be self-reliant and to give their time, talents, and means in behalf of the Church, community, and needy.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Men and women who decide to flirt with adultery just once can become enmeshed in misery and unhappiness for themselves and their precious families.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, more importantly, in our thoughts and in our hearts.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritual goals. The power of God working through such channels will bring unimaginable blessings to all concerned.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

During my life I have heard many sermons on the Resurrection. I can recite the events of that first Easter Sunday. I have marked in my scriptures passages regarding the Resurrection.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil the devil was a liar from the beginning.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Priesthood lessons are regularly devoted to topics of family leadership, and quorum leaders everywhere are feeling more and more their responsibility to teach and train their quorum members to be better husbands and fathers.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Great leaders communicate a vision that captures the imagination and fires the hearts and minds of those around them.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

Pride and vanity, the opposites of humility, can destroy our spiritual health as surely as a debilitating disease can destroy our physical health.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin

The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.

~ Joseph B. Wirthlin