“As with companions so with books. We may choose those which will make us better, more intelligent, more appreciative of the good and the beautiful in the world, or we may choose the trashy, the vulgar, the obscene, which will make us feel as though we've been 'wallowing in the mire.” WorldFeelsMayBookBeautifulIntelligentCompanionVulgarObsceneAppreciativeWallowing Author:David O. McKay
“The greatest need in the world today is faith in God and courage to do His will.” WorldNeedsTodayFaith In GodWorld Today Author:David O. McKay
“The greatest forces in the world are being used against families and traditional family values. These values are being undermined in subtle and in not-so-subtle ways. Because of this assault on family values, it takes all of your best efforts to fortify your family. It takes hard work and planning. It takes sacrifice. 'In the setting of the family...may I suggest that we give more of ourselves.'” WorldWayGivingMayHardUsedValuesForceEffortSacrificeHard WorkPlanningSettingTraditionalSettingsOur FamilySubtleAssaultFamily ValuesBest EffortTraditional Family Author:David O. McKay
“The Constitution of this government was written by men who accepted Jesus Christ as the Savior of mankind. Let men and women in these United States then continue to keep their eyes centered upon Him who ever shines as a Light to all the world.” MenWorldStatesLightGovernmentEyeJesusChristUnitedUnited StatesWrittenMankindMen And WomenJesus ChristLet MeConstitutionShiningAcceptedSavior Author:David O. McKay
“Free agency is a gift of God....The world does not comprehend the significance of that divine gift to the individual. It is as inherent as intelligence which, we are told, has never been nor can be created” WorldDoeIndividualDivineAgencySignificanceInherentGift From GodFree Agency Author:David O. McKay
“Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles.” MenWorldMadeDesireIndividualNationsPrinciplesEternalBuiltFoundationPermanentBrotherhoodSolid Foundation Author:David O. McKay
“Man is a spiritual being, a soul, and at some period of his life everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to know his relationship to the Infinite. . . . There is something within him which urges him to rise above himself, to control his environment, to master the body and all things physical and live in a higher and more beautiful world.” KnowsMenWorldSoulBodyBeautifulSpiritualDesireEnvironmentMastersHigherPeriodsAll ThingsInfiniteUrgesPossessedRise AboveIrresistibleSpiritual BeingsBeautiful World Author:David O. McKay
“Next to being one in worshipping God there is nothing in this world upon which the Church should be more united that in upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States” WorldShouldStatesNextChurchUnitedUnited StatesThis WorldConstitutionWorship GodConstitution Of The United States 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
“The noblest calling in the world is motherhood. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions. She who can paint a masterpiece, or who can write a book that will influence millions, deserve the plaudits and admiration of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters whose immortal souls will exert influence throughout the ages long after paintings shall have faded, and books and statues shall have decayed or been destroyed, deserves the highest honor that man can give, and the choicest blessings of God.” MenWorldGivingWritingLongArtBookSoulAgeBeautifulMillionsInfluenceMankindPaintingSonHonorCallingHealthyBlessingHighestDaughterDeservePaintMotherhoodProfessionDestroyedImmortalAdmirationMasterpieceStatuesFadedSon And DaughterImmortal Soul Author:David O. McKay
“Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. Though it carries the woman close to the brink of death, motherhood also leads her into the very realm of the fountains of life and makes her co-partner with the Creator in bestowing upon eternal spirits mortal life.” WorldSpiritGivenVirtueOne ThingSacrificeMomEternalCreatingCreatorMotherhoodPartnersMortalsRealmsCarrieFountainBeing A Mom Author:David O. McKay
“All men who have moved the world have been men who would stand true to their conscience.” MenWorldHas BeensConscienceMoved Author:David O. McKay
“True motherhood is the noblest call of the world, and we look with sorrow upon the practice here in our own United States of limiting families, a tendency creeping into our own Church.” WorldLooksStatesChurchUnitedPracticeUnited StatesBirthSorrowMotherhoodTendenciesBirth Control Author:David O. McKay
“There are seeds of happiness in every soul. Our mental attitude and dispositions constitute the environment in which these seeds germinate. There is as much need for sunshine in our heart as for sunshine in the world. Today, as perhaps never before, mankind needs encouragement and cheer.” WorldNeedsHeartSoulTodayAttitudeEnvironmentMankindEncouragementSeedsSunshineCheerDispositionWorld TodayMental AttitudeNeed Encouragement Author:David O. McKay
“The most powerful thing in the world is an idea.” WorldIdeasPowerfulMost PowerfulEnchantedResemblance Author:David O. McKay
“The world is hungry to hear the truth. ... We have it. Are we equal to the task-to the responsibility God has placed upon us?” WorldResponsibilityEqualTasksHungry Author:David O. McKay
“If we would change the world, we must first change people's thoughts.” PeopleIfsWorldFirstsChanging The World Author:David O. McKay
