Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckleywas an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom March 12, 1995, until his death. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth23 June 1910
CountryUnited States of America
Gordon B. Hinckley quotes about
mother men thinking
There are some men who, in a spirit of arrogance, think they are superior to women. They do not seem to realize that they would not exist but for the mother who gave them birth. When they assert their superiority they demean her.
book substance tvs
If we could follow the slogan that says,"Turn off the TV and open a good book" we would do something of substance for a future generation.
stones mortality existence
Mortality is but a stepping-stone to a more glorious existence in the future.
thinking would-be world
I think the world would be much poorer without religion, speaking generally.
powerful heart discipline
When an individual is motivated by great and powerful convictions of truth, then he disciplines himself, not because of the demands of the church, but because of the knowledge within his heart
feet done knees
I don't know how to get anything done except getting on my knees and pleading for help and then getting on my feet and going to work.
believe eye years
We wear on our faces the results of what we believe and how we behave, and such behavior is most evident in the eyes and on the faces of those who have lived many years.
strong lying years
Our hope concerning the future is great, and our faith is strong. We know we’ve scarcely scratched the surface of that which will come to pass in the years that lie ahead.
opportunity burden glorious
Our burden in going forward is tremendous. But our opportunity is glorious.
wind lds tree
I am the last leaf on the tree, and the wind is blowing.
giving wish stories
Don't waste your time searching and wishing. Grow and be ready...and you'll see God will give you a love story far better than you could ever dreamed of.
angel boys simple
I almost stand in awe when I think of Joseph Smith. The angel appeared to him in 1823 - he said to this simple little boy, 'Your name should be known for good and evil throughout the entire world.'
jobs thinking government
I think that the churches do a better job in many respects than the government does in various kinds of things. Extending aid, the helpfulness, and so on, yes.
children tolerance needs
Teach children tolerance. No one need surrender his or her own beliefs while extending tolerance to those with other beliefs.