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Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

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Joseph B. Wirthlin
Age: 91 †
Born: 1917
Born: June 11
Died: 2008
Died: December 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Joseph Bitner Wirthlin
Commonplace
Cheating
Stealing
Lying

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Nephi taught that by clinging to the word of God, as though it be a handrail, we would be able to avoid temptations and not lose our way in darkness. Thus, we would remain on the narrow path.
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There is a form of communication that transcends the power of words.
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Let us strive for personal, practical integrity in every endeavor, regardless of how mundane or inconsequential it may seem.
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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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Sometimes those who start out the slowest end up going the farthest.
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Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character.
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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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Love is the greatest of all the commandments-all others hang upon it. It is our focus as followers of the living Christ. It is the one trait that, if developed, will most improve our lives.
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Perseverance means to continue in a given course until we have reached a goal or objective, regardless of obstacles, opposition, and other counterinfluences...Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic...It gives us hope by helping us realize that the righteous suffer no failure except in giving up and no longer trying.
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Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.
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The truths of the gospel do not change. If you will follow the Christ, follow his prophet, and follow his Spirit, you will always choose the right. As a result of your wise choices, your testimony will grow stronger, and great blessings of joy, happiness, and peace will be yours.
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The place to cure most of the ills of society is in the homes of the people.
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There is no defeat except for those who give up.
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Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.
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You should look ahead now and decide what you want to do with your lives. Fix clearly in your mind what you want to be one year from now, five years, ten years, and beyond. Write your goals and review them regularly. Keep them before you constantly, record your progress, and revise them as circumstances dictate.
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Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful. They tend to brighten all around them. They make others feel better about themselves. They tend to be more humble, more joyful, more likable.
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Each minute is a little thing, and yet, with respect to our personal productivity, to manage the minute is the secret of success.
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