For me, the Lord has opened the windows of heaven and showered blessings upon my family beyond my ability to express. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character. We like to be around those who are grateful. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Some feel as though the world is their oyster; others feel as though they were the oyster itself, plucked from the ocean, cracked open, and robbed of all that is precious to them. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
My parents were hardworking. They made every penny stretch as far as possible. That was probably the major reason everything they gave me was always two or three sizes too large. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The true greatness of a person, in my view, is evident in the way he or she treats those with whom courtesy and kindness are not required. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one’s voice. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Sadly, many in our world today encourage idleness, especially in the form of mindless, inane entertainment that is on the Internet, on television, and in computer games. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The Godhead consists of three separate, distinct personages who are one in purpose. The Father and the Son have tangible bodies of flesh and bone while the Holy Ghost is a personage of spirit. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
I loved my mission in Switzerland and Germany. As I left on the train from Basel, Switzerland, tears flowed down my cheeks because I knew then that my full-time service in the Church had ended. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Too many sit at the banquet table of the gospel of Jesus Christ and merely nibble at the feast placed before them. They go through the motions – attending their meetings perhaps, glancing at scriptures, repeating familiar prayers – but their hearts are far away. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
President Benson’s mighty influence is felt in many ways. His timely and inspired counsel to read the precious Book of Mormon brought an added appreciation of this sacred scripture to all who followed his direction. – 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. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
We have no middle ground, no foggy gray area where we can sin a little without suffering spiritual decline. That is why we must repent and come to Christ daily on submissive knees so that we can prevent our bonfires of testimony from being snuffed out by sin. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
As we progress and become more like the Savior, we can strengthen every group with whom we associate, including families and friends. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Though our trials are diverse, there is one thing the Lord expects of us no matter our difficulties and sorrows: He expects us to press on. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
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. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Relatively mild gusts of wind blow some trees down. Graceful palm trees, for example, are lovely to look at but will not stand up in a heavy wind because they are not well anchored. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
The Resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide. – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Some people are weak in their faith and testimonies but are not even aware of how precarious their situation is. Many of them likely would be offended at the suggestion. – Joseph B. Wirthlin