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“You are the instrument of your own illumination.”

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Vivian Gornick, born on June 14, 1935, is an American literary critic and writer known for her profound social insights and delicate portrayal of the female experience. more

“If we want to be a person of integrity, we act as if we have integrity and we will be a person of integrity. If we want to be a person of charity and love, we act as if we have that characteristic and we will be that person. The Savior alluded to this principle when he asked, ‘What manner of men ought ye to be?’ Verily I say unto you, even as I am.' We should strive to become like him by acting as he would act.”

Ifs Men Want Should Persons Acting Principles Ought Integrity And Love Charity Strive Characteristics Savior Charity And Love

Author:Royden G. Derrick

“The greatest missionary tool we have is that of demonstrating friendliness, brotherly kindness, harmony, love and peace in our homes and in all our church meetings.”

Home Church Kindness Tools Harmony Meetings Missionary Peace And Love Demonstrating Friendliness Brotherly

Author:Theodore M. Burton

“It appears to me that men are trying to speak for God instead of letting God speak for himself.”

Men Trying Speak Letting Go

Author:Theodore M. Burton

“You can recognize the Spirit of Christ within you when you speak to one another or speak of another person with a warm smile instead of with a frown or scowl.”

Persons Spirit Speak Christ Warm Within You

Author:Theodore M. Burton

“Because of the Saviors Atonement, repentance is a beautiful word and a marvelous refuge.”

Beautiful Repentance Savior Refuge Marvelous Atonement Beautiful Words

Author:Theodore M. Burton

“If we follow the example of Jesus Christ and become true peacemakers, that flood of love will cover the earth as with a blanket.”

Ifs Earth Jesus Christ Example Jesus Christ Flood Blanket Peacemaker

Author:Theodore M. Burton

“Be a companion with Christ, and he will draw near unto you and be your best friend. There is no better friend than Christ.”

Christ Draws Companion Your Best Friend Be Your Best

Author:William R. Bradford

“Selfishness draws men into a spiritual vacuum where, absorbed in self service, they shut out all others.”

Men Self Spiritual Draws Selfishness Vacuums Self Service

Author:William R. Bradford

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