“Have good associates or don't associate at all. Be careful in the selection of your friends. If in the presence of certain persons you are lifted to nobler heights, you are in good company. But if your friends or associates encourage base thoughts, then you had best leave them.”
Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
Work
God, family, country: our three great loyalties
This work is a scholarly examination of the complex interplay between religious faith, familial ties, and national identity. It examines how these loyalties shape personal values, societal norms, and political ideologies. The book draws on a wide range of historical examples and contemporary issues to illustrate the enduring relevance of these three great loyalties in the modern world. more
Author
Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson was a notable American farmer and politician. Born on August 4, 1899, in Whitney, Idaho, he dedicated much of his life to agricultural endeavors. Serving as the Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1956, Benson was also a member of the LDS Church and a leader within the church's ranks. more
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