Explore Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

Today is the day of decision.

The living prophet and the apostles today are as lighthouses in the storm. Steer towards the light of the restored gospel and the inspired teachings of those who represent the Lord on earth.

When we make purchases on credit, they give us only an illusion of prosperity.

We have at our fingertips information that 500 years ago would have made the poorest man a prince.

The ideal course of life is not always easy.

Many run primarily for the exercise, but others run to condition themselves for well-publicized races of various distances.

Our families should gather for family prayer morning and night.

Building our homes as fortresses of righteousness for protection from the world takes constant labor and diligence.

Experience teaches that when the will and imagination are in conflict, the imagination usually wins. What we imagine may defeat our reason and make us slaves to what we taste, see, hear, smell, and feel in the mind's eye. The body is indeed the servant of the mind.

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

Sin may result from activities that begin innocently or that are perfectly legitimate in moderation, but in excess they can cause us to veer from the straight and narrow path to our destruction.

Average leaders inspire people to punch a time clock. Great leaders inspire industry and passion.

Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice.

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

'Success' is a seductive word. Thousands of books have been written on the subject. They promise money, freedom, leisure, and luxury.

The Lord has promised great rewards for those who reach out to strengthen their brothers and sisters.

Dates that come around every year help us measure progress in our lives. One annual event, New Year's Day, is a time of reflection and resolution.

How can we love days that are filled with sorrow? We can't - at least not in the moment.

In my younger days, I loved to run. Although it may be hard for you to believe it, I did. And I did win a few races.

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

Many today feel troubled and distressed; many feel that, at any moment, the ships of their lives could capsize or sink.