I have never been sorry when I stood for what was right-even against severe criticism.

Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential.

Recognize the good in others, not their stains.

I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear.

In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn't. Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential.

Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage.

There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life.

Repentance is not punishment, it is the hope filled path to a more glorious future.

Stay on the Lord's side, and you will win every time.

If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want him to talk to you, read your scriptures.

A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that does not weaken with the passage of time.

Unlike the world that points out your flaws to ridicule you, when GOD point out your flaws, it's because He want to walk you out of it.

In my card catalogue, the Dewey Decimal System had placed him firmly under Ancient History.

My illusion is to have something to transmit. If I can't change the world, at least I want to change the way people look at it.

You have to come to your closed doors before you come to your open doors

Using blasphemy as entertainment is as cheap as a comedian telling a fart joke.

I did all sorts of jobs after drama school - working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.

Dreams don't have deadlines.

I thought they would never select an Eastern writer for the Nobel. I was surprised.

Most other competitions are individual achievements, but the Olympic Games is something that belongs to everybody.

Over my pile of ashes