Joseph B. Wirthlin Great Quotations

Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice.

In the lonely hours, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about eternal things. I have contemplated the comforting doctrines of eternal life.

Average leaders inspire people to punch a time clock. Great leaders inspire industry and passion.

William McKinley Oswald was my high school football coach. He was a great coach and had a profound influence on my life. But I think he could have learned his method of motivating players from an army drill sergeant.

The Lord has promised great rewards for those who reach out to strengthen their brothers and sisters.

My father was truly a great man. I remember one day putting my feet in my father's shoes. I was amazed at the size. Would I ever be big enough to fill his shoes? Could I ever grow into the man my father was? I wondered.

When I was a deacon, the ominous signs of the Great Depression began to appear. Tens of thousands lost their jobs. Money was scarce. Families had to do without. Some young people did not ask their mothers, 'What's for dinner?' because they knew all too well that their cupboards held very little.

Yes, the fullness of the gospel is a pearl of great price worth any effort.

The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.

The greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy.

There is within each of us a divine spark of greatness. Who knows of what we are capable if we only try?

Kindness is the essence of greatness.

The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.

Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.