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We tend to become like those whom we admire.

Thomas S. Monson

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Thomas S. Monson
Age: 90 †
Born: 1927
Born: August 21
Died: 2018
Died: January 2
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I testify to you today that turning away from God brings broken covenants, shattered dreams, and crushed hopes. Such a quagmire of quicksand I plead with you to avoid. You are of a noble birthright. Eternal life in the kingdom of our Father is your goal.
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The work is demanding, the impact everlasting. This is no time for 'summer soldiers' in the army of the Lord.
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When God speaks and we obey, we will always be right.
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When you're at a funeral and you're crying, you're crying for yourself
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Glance backward, look heavenward, reach outward, press onward
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May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.
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It is not enough to want to make the effort... it's in the doing, not just the thinking that we accomplish our goals.
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We continue to build temples. We desire that as many members as possible have an opportunity to attend the temple without having to travel inordinate distances.
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May we be people of honesty and integrity trying to do the right thing at all times and in all circumstances.
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There will come into every life moments of despair and the need for direction from a divine source-even an unspoken plea for help.
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True love is a reflection of the Savior's love. In December of each year we call it the Christmas Spirit.
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Several years ago my dear wife went to the hospital. She left a note behind for the children: Dear children, do not let Daddy touch the microwave - followed by a comma, or the stove, or the dishwasher, or the dryer. I'm embarrassed to add any more to that list.
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The ability to communicate is not something we are born with. We have to learn it and earn it.
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We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass.
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When we deal in generalities, we shall never succeed. When we deal in specifics, we shall rarely have a failure. When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported, the rate of performance accelerates.
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When the time for decision arrives, the time for preparation is past.
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The Lord’s purposes are often accomplished as we pay heed to the guidance of the Spirit. I believe that the more we act upon the inspiration and impressions which come to us, the more the Lord will entrust to us His errands.
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There are hearts to gladden... kind words to say... gifts to be given... deeds to be done.
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A grateful heart ... comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives.
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