“Man's earthly existence is but a test as to whether he will concentrate his efforts, his mind, his soul upon things which contribute to the comfort and gratification of his physical instincts and passions, or whether he will make as his life's end and purpose the acquisition of spiritual qualities” MenMindSoulEndsSpiritualPurposePassionEffortExistenceQualityComfortTestsInstinctGratificationAcquisition Author:David O. McKay
“I think it must be apparent to every thinking mind that the noblest of all professions is that of teaching, and that upon the effectiveness of that teaching hangs the destiny of nations.” ThinkingMindNationsDestinyTeachingProfessionEffectivenessThinking Mind Author:David O. McKay
“Motherhood is the greatest potential influence either for good or ill in human life. The mother's image is the first that stamps itself on the unwritten page of the young child's mind. It is her caress that first awakens a sense of security; her kiss, the first realization of affection; her sympathy and tenderness, the first assurance that there is love in the world.” WorldMindFirstsHumansChildrenYoungMotherInfluenceSecurityKissingPagesIllAffectionMotherhoodRealizationHuman LifeTendernessStampsAssuranceYoung ChildrenCaressUnwritten Author:David O. McKay
“All good things require effort. That which is worth having will cost part of your physical being, your intellectual power and your soul power. Let us ever keep in mind that life is largely what we make it.” MindSoulLife IsEffortCostIntellectualGood ThingsYour SoulSoul Power Author:David O. McKay
“Adversity itself may lead toward and not away from God and spiritual enlightenment; and privation may prove a source of strength if we can but keep a sweetness of mind and spirit.” IfsMindMaySpiritualSpiritSourceProveEnlightenmentAdversitySweetnessSource Of StrengthSpiritual Enlightenment Author:David O. McKay
“An unsatisfied appetite for knowledge means progress and is the state of a normal mind.” MindMeanStatesProgressNormalAppetiteUnsatisfied Author:David O. McKay
“Gossip bespeaks either a vacant mind or one that entertains jealousy or envy.” MindEnvyGossipVacant Author:David O. McKay
“Thoughts that most frequently occupy the mind determine a man's course of action.” ThinkingMenMindActionCoursesDetermine Author:David O. McKay
“"We don't take sufficient time to meditate." I get up early in the morning...five o'clock, when my mind and spirit are clear and rested. Then I meditate.” ThinkingMindSpiritMorningClearFiveGet UpClockSufficientUp Early Author:David O. McKay
