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Stay out of the gutter in your conversation. Foul talk defiles the man who speaks it.
Gordon B. Hinckley
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Gordon B. Hinckley
Age: 97 †
Born: 1910
Born: June 23
Died: 2008
Died: January 27
Hymnwriter
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Religious Leader
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gordon Bitner Hinckley
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Stay out of the gutter in your conversation. Foul talk defiles the man who speaks it... Don't swear. Don't profane. Avoid so-called dirty jokes. Stay away from conversation that is sprinkled with foul and filthy words. You will be happier if you do so, and your example will give strength to others.
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Let thy spirit move upon him to bring to pass those measures which will lift the burdens of government from the backs of the people and keep this nation, under God, a citadel of freedom standing as an example to all the world.
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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.
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Dishonesty of any kind will create a blemish.
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You will find peace and happiness if you will live the gospel.
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Quiet talk is the language of love. It is the language of peace. It is the language of God.
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I know of no better answer to the foul practices that confront our young people than the teachings of a mother, given in love with an unmistakable warning.
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It’s true, isn’t it? Then what else really matters?
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