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
humor littles needs
We need to have a little humor in our lives. .If the time ever comes when we can't smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time.
television littles wonderful
I am suggesting that we spend a little less time in idleness, in the fruitless pursuit of watching inane and empty television programs. Time so utilized can be put to better advantage, and the consequences will be wonderful.
effort trying littles
Let us all try to stand a little taller, rise a little higher, be a little better. Make the extra effort. You will be happier.
thinking littles example
Let us take a little time to meditate, to think of what we can do to improve our lives and to become better examples of what a Latter-day Saint should be.
stronger littles be-good
Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.
littles ifs
Let us stand a little taller, if you don't, you will never strengthen yourself
taken littles sad-times
We’ve got to have a little humor in our lives. You had better take seriously that which should be taken seriously but, at the same time, we can bring in a touch of humor now and again. If the time ever comes when we can’t smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time.
asking compliment deeper endorse good insult life positive suggesting virtue voices
I am suggesting that as we go through life, we 'accentuate the positive.' I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort.
acceptance attitude beyond god gratitude greater implies opposed power spirit
Meekness implies a spirit of gratitude as opposed to an attitude of self-sufficiency, an acknowledgement of a greater power beyond oneself, a recognition of God, and an acceptance of his commandments.
appreciation christ good love mutual respect spirit
Where ever the spirit of Christ is known, there is much of good will, of mutual respect, of love and appreciation and kindness.
calling enthusiasm priesthood proper
We magnify our priesthood and enlarge our calling when we serve with diligence and enthusiasm in those responsibilities to which we are called by proper authority.
facts fear proper truth wish
I do not fear truth. I welcome it. But I wish all of my facts to be in their proper context.
assisting dominion exercising marriage might neither truest
Marriage, in its truest sense, is a partnership of equals, with neither exercising dominion over the other, but, rather, with each encouraging and assisting the other in whatever responsibilities and aspirations he or she might have.
Eternal vigilance is the price of eternal development.