Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quotes

Without spiritual landmarks, mankind wanders . . . Without the word of God, we walk in circles.

The Savior can wipe away our tears of regret.

Darkness cannot stand before the brilliant light of the Son of the Living God.

Absolute truth is not dependent upon public opinion or popularity. Now what is this truth? It is His gospel. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Enduring to the end is a process filling every minute of our life, every hour, every day, from sunrise to sunrise. It is accomplished through personal discipline following the commandments of God.

Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in the darkness waiting for someone to flick the switch.

There is something inspiring and sublime about the little forget-me-not flower. I hope it will be a symbol of the little things that make your lives joyful and sweet.

God loves us deeply, perfectly, and everlastlingly.

Forget Not: 1)to be patient with yourself. 2) the difference between good and foolish sacrifices. 3) to be happy NOW. 4) the 'why' of the gospel. 5) the Lord loves you.

There is an important difference between the sorrow for sin that leads to repentance and the sorrow that leads to despair.

No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us.

Salvation cannot be bought with the currency of obedience; it is purchased by the blood of the Son of God.

Christlike attributes come into our lives as we exercise our agenncy righteously.

No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up... You are stronger than you realize.

All you have to do is trust your Heavenly Father. Trust Him enough to follow His plan.

What you create doesn’t have to be perfect. So what if the eggs are greasy or the toast is burned? Don’t let fear of failure discourage you.

Since the world began, God has raised up prophets who speak the will of heaven to the people of their times. It is our responsibility to listen and then apply the messages the Lord provides for us.

In these simple words, Lord, is it I? lies the beginning of wisdom and the pathway to personal conversion and lasting change.

God's promises are not always fulfilled as quickly as or in the way we might hope; they come according to His timing and in His ways.

Let us not give up. Let us be true to our covenants. Let us never lose sight of our Advocate and Redeemer as we walk toward Him, one imperfect step after another.

The divine love of God turns ordinary acts into extraordinary service.

Hope is a leg of a 3-legged stool with Faith and Charity.

We can sometimes waste years of our lives waiting to be chosen. But that is a false premise. You are already chosen!

Life is not only meant to be appreciated in retrospect ... There is something each day to embrace and cherish.

Patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace.

The acorn of honest inquiry has often sprouted and matured into a great oak of understanding.

What you create doesn't have to be perfect.

Our motives and thoughts ultimately influence our actions.

The deepest regret of yesterday can be made right by following the Savior today.

Personal testimony of the gospel and the Church is the most important thing you can earn in this life.

You can't go through life on "Borrowed light.

The more we treasure the words of the prophets and apply them the better we will recognize when we are drifting off course-even if only by a matter of a few degrees.

Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings.

Integrity indicates wholeness or oneness. If we have integrity, we are sincere, truthful, fair, and honest.

Let us prepare for that blessed day when He will come again. Let us be as wise as those ancients who watched for His coming.

…Hold on a little longer—even when things look bleak. Know and remember this: the Lord loves you. He remembers you. And He will ever sustain those who ‘endure in faith to the end’ (D&C 20:25).

God wants you to find your way back to Him, and the Savior is the way.

This is our high and holy calling-to be agents of Jesus Christ, to love as He loved, to serve as He served.

Peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come

Love is spelt T.I.M.E.

In His plan there are no true endings. Only everlasting beginnings.

The Gospel of transformation is from men and women of earth to men and women of eternities.

[The pioneers] woke up each morning with clearly defined purposes and goals that everyone understood: to serve God.

Allow Christ's Atonement to change and heal your heart.

Would do well to slow down a little... focus on the significant... and truly see the things that matter most.

Keeping the commandments is not a burden, but a joyous rehearsal for the eternity.

If we listen to and follow the promptings of the Spirit, they will serve as a Liahona, guiding us through the unknown, challenging valleys and mountains that are ahead (see 1 Nephi 16).

With Christ, darkness cannot succeed. Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ.

Christ's gospel is the only true gospel.

I am optimistic about the future. Brethren, for our part, we must remain steadfast in hope, work with all our strength, and trust in God.