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" Every individual in the church is free to think as he pleases. "

Gordon B. Hinckley

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" I do not concern myself much with reading long commentary volumes designed to enlarge at length upon that which is found in the scriptures. Rather, I prefer to dwell with the source, tasting of the unadulterated waters of the fountain of truth - the word of God as he gave it and as it has been recorded in the books we accept as scripture. "

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" Some husbands regard it as their prerogative to compel their wives to fit their standards of what they think to be the ideal. "

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" My heart goes out to a missionary who does not receive regular mail from home. Generally, a letter once a week is a good rule. But on the other hand, too much mail can be damaging to a missionary's morale. "

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" Determine that there will never be anything that will come between you that will disrupt your marriage. Make it work. Resolve to make it work. "

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" When you are young, do not get involved in steady dating. When you reach an age where you think of marriage, then is the time to become so involved. "

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" Eternal vigilance is the price of eternal development. "

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" Meekness implies a spirit of gratitude as opposed to an attitude of self-sufficiency, an acknowledgement of a greater power beyond oneself, a recognition of God, and an acceptance of his commandments. "

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" You will find peace and happiness if you will live the gospel. "

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" A tattoo is graffiti on the temple of the body. "

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" Parents have no greater responsibility in this world than the bringing up of their children in the right way, and they will have no greater satisfaction as the years pass than to see those children grow in integrity and honesty and make something of their lives. "

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" There are widows who long for friendly voices and that spirit of anxious concern which speaks of love. "

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" I hope that if you are employed full-time, you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries. "

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" Until I got older, I never dreamed of what a demanding responsibility it is to keep food in the pantry, to keep clothing neat and presentable, to buy all that is needed to keep a home running. "

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" My wife once said that one of her great ambitions was to walk down the streets of Hong Kong with her children. So we all went to Asia on one occasion. Then she said she'd like to walk down the streets of Jerusalem with her children. So we arranged our family finances and all went to Jerusalem. "

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" With all my heart, I plead with the Latter-day Saints to live honestly with the Lord in the payment of tithes and offerings. I plead with youth to establish this habit while you are still young and to resolve to continue with it all the days of your lives. "

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