Explore Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

We do not know the precise time of the Second Coming of the Savior, but we do know that we are living in the latter days and are closer to the Second Coming than when the Savior lived his mortal life in the meridian of time.

I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack.

For me, the Lord has opened the windows of heaven and showered blessings upon my family beyond my ability to express.

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.

I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.

We think we own things, but the reality is, our things own us.

If we become ill, modern medicine can work healing miracles.

In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon.

Many years ago, large packs of wolves roamed the countryside in Ukraine, making travel in that part of the world very dangerous. These wolf packs were fearless. They were not intimidated by people nor by any of the weapons available at that time. The only thing that seemed to frighten them was fire.

Young people should ponder over problems that might confront them and be prepared to cope with them in a way that their parents, their leaders, and their Heavenly Father would have them cope, that they might keep themselves clean and pure.

Pondering, which means to weigh mentally, to deliberate, to meditate, can achieve the opening of the spiritual eyes of one's understanding.

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

If we seek things that are virtuous and lovely, we surely will find them. Conversely, if we seek for evil, we will find that also.

Seeing life from an eternal perspective helps us focus our limited mortal energies on the things that matter most.

Duty is too often what one expects from others and not what one does.

Missionaries labor diligently to teach and baptize those who accept the gospel. In the process, their own testimonies become deeply rooted.

The compassion of Christlike friends deeply touches and changes our lives.

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.

Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope.

The birth of the Savior into mortality is an event of immeasurable significance that occurred almost 2,000 years ago. In much of the world, calendar years are numbered forward and backward from the entire time of His birth.

You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?'