M. Russell Ballard Quote

It is only when we love God and Christ with all of our hearts, souls, and minds that we are able to share this love with our neighbors through acts of kindness and service—the way that the Savior would love and serve all of us if He were among us today.

When this pure love of Christ—or charity—envelops us, we think, feel, and act more like Heavenly Father and Jesus would think, feel, and act. Our motivation and heartfelt desire are like unto that of the Savior. . .

The love the Savior described is an active love. It is not manifested through large and heroic deeds but rather through simple acts of kindness and service.

"Finding Joy through Loving Service" M. Russell Ballard General Conference April 2011

Dallin H. Oaks quote

Hundreds of thousands of faithful members participate in the unselfish service we call “temple work,” which has no motive other than love and service for our fellowmen, living and dead. The same unselfish service is given by legions of officers and teachers in our stakes and wards and branches. All are uncompensated in worldly terms but committed to Christlike service to their fellowmen.

"Unselfish Service" Dallin H. Oaks General Conference April 2009

Elaine S. Dalton quote

What can each of you do to be a guardian of virtue? It starts with believing you can make a difference. It starts with making a commitment. . .Making decisions in advance will help you be guardians of virtue. I hope each of you will write a list of things you will always do and things you will never do. Then live your list. 

. . .Prepare now so that you may qualify to receive all the blessings that await you in the Lord’s holy temples. 

"Guardians of Virtue"  Elaine S. Dalton General Young Women's meeting March 2011

President Hinckley quote

The great Atonement was the supreme act of forgiveness. The magnitude of that Atonement is beyond our ability to completely understand. I know only that it happened, and that it was for me and for you. The suffering was so great, the agony so intense, that none of us can comprehend it when the Savior offered Himself as a ransom for the sins of all mankind.

It is through Him that we gain forgiveness. It is through Him that there comes the certain promise that all mankind will be granted the blessings of salvation, with resurrection from the dead. It is through Him and His great overarching sacrifice that we are offered the opportunity through obedience of exaltation and eternal life.

"Forgiveness" President Gordon B. Hinckley General Conference October 2005

James A. Cullimore

It was not intended that we make merchandise out of the gifts of God and shout to the world the result of these most wonderful gifts. They are given to us for our salvation, to strengthen our testimony and the testimonies of others as we bear humble witness of them in our meetings, quietly, by the Spirit but not before the world.

"Gifts of the Spirit" James A. Cullimore General Conference October 1974

Richard G. Scott quote

The fruit of true repentance is forgiveness, which opens the door to receive all of the covenants and ordinances provided on this earth and to enjoy the resulting blessings. When a repentant soul is baptized, all former sins are forgiven and need not be remembered. When repentance is full and one has been cleansed, there comes a new vision of life and its glorious possibilities. How marvelous the promise of the Lord: “Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.”  The Lord is and ever will be faithful to His words.

"Finding Forgiveness" Richard G. Scott  General Conference April 1995

President Hinckley quote

When there has been wrongdoing and then there has come repentance, followed by forgiveness, then literally the offender who was lost is found, and he who was dead is made alive.

How wonderful are the blessings of mercy and forgiveness.

. . . Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

"Forgiveness" General Conference October 2005

Quentin L. Cook quote

A loving Father in Heaven has provided us with the means to bring His spirit children into this world to fulfill the full measure of their creation. He has instructed us that the wellsprings of life are to be kept pure. . . This is one of the reasons why virtue and chastity are so important in our Father in Heaven’s plan.

"Stewardship--a Sacred Trust"  Quentin L. Cook General Conference October 2009

I love it!

I started looking up quotes for "Virtue" and more than half of the talks that show up are from Sister Elaine S. Dalton.  I love that!

N. Eldon Tanner Quote

A mother has far greater influence on her children than anyone else, and she must realize that every word she speaks, every act, every response, her attitude, even her appearance and manner of dress affect the lives of her children and the whole family. It is while the child is in the home that he gains from his mother the attitudes, hopes, and beliefs that will determine the kind of life he will live, and the contribution he will make to society.

"No Greater Honor: The Woman's Role" N. Eldon Tanner General Conference October 1973