Thomas S. Monson Quotes

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

Raising children, be aware that the piles and piles of laundry will disappear all too soon and that you will, to your surprise, miss them profoundly.

As we arise each morning, let us determine to respond with love and kindness to whatever might come our way.

Vice never leads to virtue. Hate never promotes love. Cowardice never gives courage. Doubt never inspires faith.

Help others in their race of life. Remember that when you help another up a mountain, you are a little nearer the top yourself.

There is really no way we can know the heart, the intentions, or the circumstances of someone who might say or do something we find reason to criticize. Thus the commandment: 'Judge not.'

Choose your love; love your choice.

The lighthouse of the Lord sends forth signals readily recognized and never failing

I think there is no place in the world where I feel closer to the Lord than in one of His holy temples.

One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important.

Look to the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what its beacon light can rescue.

We were not placed on this earth to walk alone.

To express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven.

It’s not enough to wish, it’s not enough to dream, it’s not enough to promise. We must do.

Love is the catalyst that causes change. Love is the balm that brings healing to the soul.

We are reminded that anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing, but it can destroy everything.

To catch the real meaning of the Spirit of Christmas, we need only drop the last syllable, and it becomes the Spirit of Christ.

True love can alter human lives and change human nature.

Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty.

Ideals are like the stars - you can't touch them with your hands, but by following them you reach your destination.

We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude.

As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always.

We are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.

Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.

Never, never, never postpone following a prompting.

Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Decisions Determine Destiny.

Kneel down to pray. Step up to serve. Reach out to rescue. Each is a vital page of God's blueprint to make a house a home and a home a heaven.

Prayer is the passport to peace.

Let us not demeanor or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging,. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person's confidence through careless words. or actions.

Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.

My dear sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle.

Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final.

We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become.

Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives.

Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion.

Remember who you are and what God expects you to become.

You can share your testimony in many ways, by the words you speak, by the example you set, by the manner in which you live your life.

When the time for decision arrives, the time for preparation is past.

At times some may think that no one cares--but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.

Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.

Stick to a task 'til it sticks to you. . .for beginners are many, but finishers few.