David O. McKay
David O. McKay
David Oman McKaywas an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving from 1951 until his death. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history, except Eldred G. Smith...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth8 September 1873
CountryUnited States of America
Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. Though it carries the woman close to the brink of death, motherhood also leads her into the very realm of the fountains of life and makes her co-partner with the Creator in bestowing upon eternal spirits mortal life.
Character is the aim of true education; and science, history, and literature are but means used to accomplish this desired end.
I wish to emphasize the fact that our homes should be more attractive and that more of our amusements should be in the home instead of the streets.
Let husband and wife never speak to one another in loud tones,unless the house is on fire.
Brothers and sisters, I believe that there are few, even temple workers, who comprehend the full meaning and power of the temple endowment. Seen for what it is, it is the step-by-step ascent into the Eternal Presence. If our young people could but glimpse it, it would be the most powerful spiritual motivation of their lives.
True education does not consist merely in the acquiring of a few facts of science, history, literature, or art, but in the development of character.
Being a parent is the greatest trust that has been given to human beings.
Happiness consists not of having, but of being. It is a warm glow of the heart at peace with itself.
True happiness comes only by making others happy.
Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.
Find a purpose in life so big it will challenge every capacity to be at your best.
The greatest work we will ever do will be within the walls of our home.
The home is the first and most effective place to learn the lessons of life: truth, honor, virtue, self control, the value of education, honest work, and the purpose and privilege of life. Nothing can take the place of home in rearing and teaching children, and no other success can compensate for failure in the home.
I think it must be apparent to every thinking mind that the noblest of all professions is that of teaching, and that upon the effectiveness of that teaching hangs the destiny of nations.