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Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

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Joseph B. Wirthlin
Age: 91 †
Born: 1917
Born: June 11
Died: 2008
Died: December 1
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Joseph Bitner Wirthlin
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As we come unto Christ and journey to higher ground, we will desire to spend more time in His temples, because the temples represent higher ground, sacred ground.
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The Lord will never forsake or abandon anyone, You may abandon him, but he will not abandon you. You never need to feel that you are alone.
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Faith is not so much something we believe faith is something we live.
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I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.
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Every home is a house of learning either for good or otherwise.
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Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. It is not idly, passively waiting and hoping for some good thing to happen.
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If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness.
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You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?'
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Key statements made by latter-day prophets are not trite clichés. They are vital counsel to us from the Lord through his prophets. We should ponder and act upon such statements.
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Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.
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There is within each of us a divine spark of greatness. Who knows of what we are capable if we only try?
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The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.
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The next time you’re tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.
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The more we focus on the things we don’t have, the more unhappy and more resentful we become.
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Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.
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Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years.
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No matter our age, our circumstances, or abilities... Each one of us can create something remarkable with our lives.
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There is no real joy that does not involve self-denial and self-discipline
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