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I personally regard all of the houses of the Lord as the work of Jehovah, initiated by him, built by him, designed by him, and dedicated to him and his program.

Spencer W. Kimball

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Spencer W. Kimball
Age: 90 †
Born: 1895
Born: March 28
Died: 1985
Died: November 5
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Salt Lake City
Utah
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You are unique, and there may be incidents in your experience that are more noble and praiseworthy in their way than those recorded in any other life. There may be a flash of illumination here and a story of faithfulness there you should truthfully record your real self and not what other people may see in you.
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To be a mother is a woman's greatest vocation in life. She is a partner with God. No being has a position of such power and influence. She holds in her hands the destiny of nations, for to her comes the responsibility and opportunity of molding the nation's citizens.
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We should be involved in quiet acts of selfless service.
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Humility is the beginning virtue of all exaltation.
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You women are daughters of God. You are precious. You are made in the image of our Heavenly Mother.
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There is nothing unholy or degrading about sexuality in itself, for by that means men and women join in a process of creation and in an expression of love
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Peace of mind, joy and happiness cannot be purchased with money or worldly goods.
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Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program.
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Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly.
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We are greatly conscious of the fact that among the Lamanites - as well as among all peoples of other countries - we have a responsibility to see that the gospel touches their hearts and minds and that they understand it.
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Only when you lift a burden, God will lift your burden. Divine paradox this! The man who staggers and falls because his burden is too great can lighten that burden by taking on the weight of another's burden. You get by giving, but your part of giving must be given first.
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