Top 180 Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quotes (2025 Update)
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101. “As we turn to our Heavenly Father and seek His wisdom regarding the things that matter most, we learn over and over again the importance of four key relationships: with our God, with our families, with our fellowman, and with ourselves.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

102. “Let us simplify our lives a little, let us make the changes necessary to focus on the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship.”

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103. “If life and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most.”

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104. “Don’t get discouraged if you stumble at times. The first step to walking in righteousness is simply to try.”

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105. “The immensity of the universe didn’t suddenly change, but our ability to see and understand this truth changed dramatically. And with that greater light, mankind was introduced to glorious vistas we had never before imagined.”

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106. “God loves us deeply, perfectly, and everlastlingly.”

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107. “Spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in the darkness waiting for someone to flick the switch.”

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108. “Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!”

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109. “As sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father, we are capable of so much more. For that, good intentions are not enough. We must do. Even more important, we must become what Heavenly Father wants us to be.”

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110. “God offers to His children the promise of a glorious and infinite existence and has provided a way for us to progress in knowledge and glory until we receive a fulness of joy. He has promised us all that He has.”

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111. “We cannot and we must not allow ourselves to get distracted from our sacred duty. We cannot and we must not lose focus on the things that matter most.”

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112. “Your Heavenly Father knows that you will make mistakes. He knows that you will stumble-perhaps many times. This saddens Him, but He loves you. He does not wish to break your spirit. On the contrary, He desires that you rise up and become the person you were designed to be.”

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113. “If we fail to give our time with those we love, one day we will live to regret it.”

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114. “Even the smallest act of discipleship or the tiniest ember of belief can become a blazing bonfire of a consecrated life.”

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115. “If we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us.”

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116. “This is our high and holy calling-to be agents of Jesus Christ, to love as He loved, to serve as He served.”

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117. “One of the greatest sermons ever pronounced on missionary work is this simple thought attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi: ‘Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words.’ Opportunities to do so are all around us. Do not miss them by waiting too long on the road to Damascus.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

118. “The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments.”

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119. “Peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.”

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120. “Personal testimony of the gospel and the Church is the most important thing you can earn in this life.”

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121. “The Lord doesn’t care at all if we spend our days working in marble halls or stable stalls. He knows where we are, no matter how humble our circumstances. He will use – in his own way and for his holy purposes – those who incline their hearts to Him.”

— Dieter F. Uchtdorf

122. “The divine love of God turns ordinary acts into extraordinary service.”

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123. “It isn’t until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are that you can begin to take control of yourself. As you learn to control yourself, you will get control of your life. If you want to move the world, you first have to move yourself.”

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124. “The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans said that those who pass judgment on others are ‘inexcusable.’ The moment we judge someone else, he explained, we condemn ourselves, for none is without sin. Refusing to forgive is a grievous sin-one the Savior warned against.”

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125. “Keeping the commandments is not a burden, but a joyous rehearsal for the eternity.”

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126. “In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance.”

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127. “God knows that some of the greatest souls who have ever lived are those who will never appear in the chronicles of history. They are the blessed, humble souls who emulate the Savior’s example and spend the days of their lives doing good.”

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128. “Hope is a leg of a 3-legged stool with Faith and Charity.”

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129. “Since the world began, God has raised up prophets who speak the will of heaven to the people of their times. It is our responsibility to listen and then apply the messages the Lord provides for us.”

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130. “The more we devote ourselves to the pursuit of holiness and happiness, the less likely we will be on a path to regrets.”

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131. “There is something inspiring and sublime about the little forget-me-not flower. I hope it will be a symbol of the little things that make your lives joyful and sweet.”

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132. “The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news, glad tidings, and much more. It is the message of salvation as repeatedly announced by Jesus Christ and His apostles and prophets. It is my firm belief that all truth and light originating with God is embraced in the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

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133. “We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available all the time!”

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134. “Lifting where we stand is a principle of power. Most of the priesthood bearers I know understand and live by this principle. They are eager to roll up their sleeves and go to work, whatever that work might be.”

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135. “Absolute truth is not dependent upon public opinion or popularity. Now what is this truth? It is His gospel. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

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136. “Heavenly Father’s interest in you does not depend on how rich or beautiful or healthy or smart you are. He sees you not as the world sees you; He sees who you really are. He looks on your heart. And He loves you because you are His child.”

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137. “Enduring to the end is a process filling every minute of our life, every hour, every day, from sunrise to sunrise. It is accomplished through personal discipline following the commandments of God.”

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138. “The Church is designed to nourish the imperfect, the struggling, and the exhausted.”

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139. “The very moment you begin to seek your Heavenly Father, in that moment, the hope of His light will begin to awaken, enliven, and ennoble your soul. The darkness may not dissipate all at once, but as surely as night always gives way to dawn, the light will come.”

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140. “Latter-day Saints are not asked to blindly accept everything they hear. We are encouraged to think and discover truth for ourselves. We are expected to ponder, to search, to evaluate, and thereby to come to a personal knowledge of the truth.”

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141. “If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us.”

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142. “As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you.”

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143. “Heavenly Father offers to you the greatest gift of all – eternal life – and the opportunity and infinite blessing of your own “happily ever after.””

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144. “Sin is the willful transgression of divine law. The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the gift of God to His children to correct and overcome the consequences of sin. The gift of the Atonement of Jesus Christ provides us at all times and at all places with the blessings of repentance and forgiveness.”

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145. “There are those among you who, although young, have already suffered a full measure of grief and sorrow. My heart is filled with compassion and love for you. How dear you are to the Church. How beloved you are of your Heavenly Father. Though it may seem that you are alone, angels attend you. Though you may feel that no one can understand the depth of your despair, our Savior, Jesus Christ, understands. He suffered more than we can possibly imagine, and He did it for us; He did it for you. You are not alone.”

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146. “Commandments and covenants of God are like navigational instructions from celestial heights and will lead us safely to our eternal destination. It is one of beauty and glory beyond understanding. It is worth the effort. It is worth making decisive corrections now and then staying on course.”

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147. “Our Father in Heaven has given us, His children, much more than any mortal mind can comprehend. Under His direction the Great Jehovah created this wondrous world we live in. God the Father watches over us, fills our hearts with breathtaking joy, brightens our darkest hours with blessed peace, distills upon our minds precious truths, shepherds us through times of distress, rejoices when we rejoice, and answers our righteous petitions.”

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148. “Let us prepare for that blessed day when He will come again. Let us be as wise as those ancients who watched for His coming.”

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149. “I pray that we will not wait until we are ready to die before we truly learn to live.”

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150. “The deepest regret of yesterday can be made right by following the Savior today.”

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