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" My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. "

Russell M. Nelson

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" Young men and women, your education is ever important - to us, to you, and to God. "

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" How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence and love and express that gratitude to Him. "

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" Marriage and family are ordained of God. The family is the most important social unit in time and in eternity. Under God's great plan of happiness, families can be sealed in temples and be prepared to return to dwell in His holy presence forever. That is eternal life! "

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" Many institutions of higher learning will grant an 18- to 30-month deferral to prospective missionaries. This will enable you elders and sisters to serve without worrying about where you will begin your advanced education. We are very grateful to leaders of educational institutions who are making such planning possible! "

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" Each daughter of God is of infinite worth because of her divine mission. "

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" Imagine the privilege the Lord has given us of sustaining His prophet, whose counsel will be untainted, unvarnished, unmotivated by any personal aspiration, and utterly true! "

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" Married or single, you sisters possess distinctive capabilities and special intuition you have received as gifts from God. We brethren cannot duplicate your unique influence. "

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" As a medical doctor and cardiac surgeon, I had the responsibility of performing open-heart surgery on President Spencer W. Kimball in 1972, when he was Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. "

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" Prior to my call to the Twelve, I served as a medical doctor and surgeon. "

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" Saints can be happy under every circumstance. "

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" Parents and teachers, learn to listen, then listen to learn from children. "

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" The Sabbath provides a wonderful opportunity to strengthen family ties. "

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