It is a shortsighted priesthood leader who doesn't see the value in calling upon the sisters to share the understanding and inspiration they possess.

I surely know that there is no role in life more essential and more eternal than that of motherhood.

The joy in motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times, but amid the challenges there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.

What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever.

Those of you who have fallen prey to any kind of addiction, there is hope because God loves all of His children

Remember that our Heavenly Father and our Savior, Jesus Christ, know you best and love you the most.

A woman’s sphere of influence is a unique sphere, one that cannot be duplicated by men.

Do not shift your focus from serving others to focusing exclusively on school, work, or social activities.

It may not always be easy, convenient, or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always.

The joy of motherhood comes in moments. ... Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.

Pollinate the world with the pure love of Christ.

Lost…What if all of the folklore elements your grandfather spoke of—actually were?What if there was only a paper thin separation of less than one degree?Who would save you? How would you survive?

The physical signs of measles are nearly the same as those of smallpox, but nausea and inflammation is more severe, though the pains in the back are less.

When I'm drinking around people, I tend to get silly or pugnacious or wild, which can cause problems.

Electronic music is so weird because trends change so fast.

With the crime novels, its delightful to have protagonists I can revisit in book after book. Its like having a fictitious family.

You can't use up creativity, creative thinking builds on itself and increases the creativity of the thinker...You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.

It was intimidating to play a deaf character. There's a whole culture in the deaf community and I really wanted to know a lot about that and honor it in the work.

The Vermont mountains stretch extended straight; New Hampshire mountains curl up in a coil.

Freedom to reject is the only freedom.

Writers tend to consider distinction and originality as virtues, but they are anathema to publishers.