Joseph B. Wirthlin Character Quotations

Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful. They tend to brighten all around them. They make others feel better about themselves. They tend to be more humble, more joyful, more likable.

As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people.

Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character.

Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny.

As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger.

We should strive to develop within ourselves the traits of character of the Savior.

Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences, while often difficult to bear at the time, are precisely the kinds of experiences that stretch our understanding, build our character, and increase our compassion for others.