Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas Spencer Monsonis an American religious leader, author, and the sixteenth and current President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As president, Monson is considered by adherents of the religion to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator." A printer by trade, Monson has spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and in public service...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth21 August 1927
CountryUnited States of America
courage men thinking
A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.
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Who the Lord calls, the Lord will qualify.
sticks tasks beginners
Stick to a task 'til it sticks to you. . .for beginners are many, but finishers few.
prayer passports
Prayer is the passport to peace.
remember-who-you-are remember who-you-are
Remember who you are and what God expects you to become.
stand-alone moral-courage ifs
Stand for right, even if you stand alone.
time giving
He who gives money gives some, he who gives time gives more, and he who gives of himself gives all.
selfish doubt purpose
When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.
thinking wish our-actions
Wishing will not make it so. The Lord expects our thinking. He expects our action. He expects our labors. He expects our testimonies. He expects our devotion.
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True love can alter human lives and change human nature.
mother remember forget
One cannot remember mother and forget God.
love truth heart
May I share with you a formula that in my judgment will help you and help me to journey well through mortality... First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love.
determination men thinking
Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently. A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.
hate giving inspire
Vice never leads to virtue. Hate never promotes love. Cowardice never gives courage. Doubt never inspires faith.