Ezra Taft Benson Quotes
The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature.
The greatest battles of life are fought out daily in the silent chambers of the soul.
To look for happiness from other people is a sure way to be unhappy.
The memories of good books have a soothing influence over our lives that no other therapy can offer.
The cure for most marital troubles does not lie in divorce, but in repentance, forgiveness, couseling, and boundless love and patience.
None of us can avoid the storms of life, but all of us can choose to rise above them.
Patriotism is not just something to talk about; it’s something to live.
The most important thing about a man is his ability to give meaningful service to those around him.
God wants us to have command of our will and to rule our souls with calmness, serenity, self-mastery, and dignity.
The economic ills we suffer have come upon us as a result of our failure to heed the God-given principles that tie freedom, agency, and prosperity together.
Our problems do not lie in not having enough privileges, but in not making productive use of the opportunities that are already available.
Freedom is a godly principle, and one of the great gifts given to mankind by our Heavenly Father.
A nation that is morally corrupt will soon be politically corrupt and will eventually collapse.
One of the greatest threats to our society today is the breakdown of the family unit.
Truth is truth, whether or not anyone believes it.
Our greatest enemy is not external forces, but our own individual weaknesses and temptations.
The path to success is paved with hard work, determination, and a strong faith in God.
The role of government is not to solve all of our problems, but to create an environment where individual initiative and hard work can thrive.
In a world filled with darkness, we must strive to be the light.
Our actions speak louder than words, and our love for God is best shown through our love for others.
The first step to changing the world is changing ourselves.
The greatest source of power is found within ourselves when we tap into the divinity that lies within each of us.
Our success in life is not determined by our circumstances, but by how we respond to them.
We are not defined by our past mistakes, but by our ability to learn from them and grow.
Success in life is not measured by wealth or fame, but by the lives we touch and the difference we make in the world.
The greatest joy in life comes from serving others selflessly.
It is not enough to avoid evil; we must actively seek to do good.
The measure of a man is not in how he treats his superiors, but in how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
True greatness lies in humility.
The path to enlightenment is found in seeking truth and rejecting the lies of the world.
The key to happiness is gratitude.
The secret to a happy marriage is not in finding the perfect person, but in being the perfect person for your spouse.
The greatest act of love is in sacrificing ourselves for the well-being of others.
The greatest leadership is found in serving others.
The greatest wisdom is in recognizing that we are all children of God and deserving of love and respect.
The power of forgiveness is not in forgetting, but in letting go of the pain and anger that holds us back.
The path to success is paved with failures, but it is in those failures that we learn the most valuable lessons.
The world may try to define us, but it is our responsibility to define ourselves.
The key to happiness is not in seeking pleasure, but in finding purpose.
The greatest strength is found in overcoming our weaknesses.
The greatest joy in life is found in the journey, not the destination.
The measure of a man’s character is not in how he treats his friends, but in how he treats his enemies.
The greatest peace is found in living according to our conscience and values.
The true test of our character is not in how we handle success, but in how we handle failure.
The key to success is not in who we know, but in who we are.
The greatest gift we can give is our time and attention.
The greatest tragedy is not in failing, but in never trying.
The path to greatness is found in service to others.
The key to happiness is not in getting what we want, but in wanting what we have.
The greatest legacy we can leave is in the lives we touch and the love we give.