Ezra Taft Benson quotes - page 4

Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life. (Ezra Taft Benson)
Faith is the foundation upon which a godlike character is built. It is a prerequisite for all other virtues. View quote
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In a home where there is an able-bodied husband, he is expected to be the breadwinner. View quote
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God our Father, Jesus, our Elder Brother and our Redeemer, and the Holy Ghost, the Testator, are perfect. They know us best and love us most and will not leave one thing undone for our eternal welfare. Should we not love them for it and honor them first? View quote
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A young woman who knows and loves the Book of Mormon, who has read it several times, who has an abiding testimony of its truthfulness, and who applies its teachings will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and will be a mighty tool in the hands of the Lord. View quote
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I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. View quote
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Too often the pressure for popularity, on children and teens, places an economic burden on the income of the father, so mother feels she must go to work to satisfy her children's needs. That decision can be most shortsighted. View quote
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When our Heavenly Father placed Adam and Eve on this earth, He did so with the purpose in mind of teaching them how to regain His presence. Our Father promised a Savior to redeem them from their fallen condition. View quote
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Scouting teaches a boy to take care of himself and stand on his own two feet. View quote
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In general, the more food we eat in its natural state - without additives - and the less it is refined, the healthier it will be for us. Food can affect the mind, and deficiencies of certain elements in the body can promote mental depression. View quote
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The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change. (Ezra Taft Benson)
One of the trials of life is that we do not usually receive immediately the full blessing for righteousness or the full cursing for wickedness. View quote
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Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves. View quote
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To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts. View quote
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Would we not do well to have the pleasing of God as our motive rather than to try to elevate ourselves above our brother and outdo another? View quote
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Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes. Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the lives of your children forever. View quote
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An almost forgotten means of economic self-reliance is the home production of food. We are too accustomed to going to stores and purchasing what we need. View quote
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A woman whose life is involved in the righteous rearing of her children has a better chance of keeping up her spirits than the woman whose total concern is centered in her own personal problems. View quote
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Satan works through human agents. View quote
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It is mother's influence during the crucial formative years that forms a child's basic character. Home is the place where a child learns faith, feels love, and thereby learns from mother's loving example to choose righteousness. View quote
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Nations cannot endure in sin. (Ezra Taft Benson)
Satan knows that youth is the springtime of life when all things are new and young people are most vulnerable. View quote
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We must not lose hope. Hope is an anchor to the souls of men. Satan would have us cast away that anchor. View quote
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While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and count the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful. View quote
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The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not interested in changing their opinions to agree with God's. View quote
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