Joseph B. Wirthlin

"A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today."

"All too often, lotteries only add to the problem of the financially disadvantaged by taking money from them and giving nothing of value in return."

"Giant oak trees... have deep root systems that can extend two-and-one-half times their height. Such trees rarely are blown down regardless of how violent the storms may be."

"I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack."

"Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known."

"Not even death can take us from the eternal blessings promised by a loving Heavenly Father."

"Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will."

"Our computers have become windows through which we can gaze upon a world that is virtually without horizons or boundaries."

"Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes."

"Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic."

"Some of the choicest blessings of my life have been the close friendships I have experienced over the years. Often, these friendships have been forged in the fires of shared experience."

"The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark."

"The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience."

"There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication."

"We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever."

"You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you."