Top 90 Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “Success results when preparation meets opportunity.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

2. “Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heart-warming!”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

3. “The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

4. “Kindness is the essence of greatness.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

5. “Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

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

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

7. “Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

8. “Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

9. “True love lasts forever.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

10. “Come what may and love it.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

11. “Sometimes the greatest love is not found in the dramatic scenes that poets and writers immortalize. Often, the greatest manifestations of love are the simple acts of kindness and caring we extend to those we meet along the path of life.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

12. “We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

13. “True disciples of Jesus Christ have always been concerned for the one. Jesus Christ is our greatest example. He was surrounded by multitudes and spoke to thousands, yet He always had concern for the one.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

14. “Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

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

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

16. “You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

17. “Each minute is a little thing, and yet, with respect to our personal productivity, to manage the minute is the secret of success.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

18. “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.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

19. “The Lord will never forsake or abandon anyone, You may abandon him, but he will not abandon you. You never need to feel that you are alone.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

20. “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

21. “Living the gospel does not mean the storms of life will pass us by, but we will be better prepared to face them with serenity and peace. ‘Search diligently, pray always, and be believing,’ the Lord admonished, ‘and all things shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly.’”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

22. “Our friends should be companions who inspire us, who help us rise to our best.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

23. “There is no defeat except for those who give up.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

24. “Nothing Exposes our true self more than how we treat each other in the home.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

25. “In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

26. “Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

27. “There is no real joy that does not involve self-denial and self-discipline.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

28. “Faith is not so much something we believe; faith is something we live.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

29. “In every age we are faced with a choice. We can trust in our own strength, or we can journey to higher ground and come unto Christ. Each choice has a consequence. Each consequence, a destination.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

30. “We see ourselves as yesterday and today. Heavenly Father sees us as forever.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

31. “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

32. “Without adversity, the butterfly would never have the strength to achieve its destiny. It would never develop the strength to become something extraordinary.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

33. “The next time you’re tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

34. “I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

35. “Because Jesus Christ suffered greatly, He understands our suffering. He understands our grief. We experience hard things so that we too may have increased compassion and understanding for others.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

36. “The faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

37. “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.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

38. “I know why there must be opposition in all things. Adversity, if handled correctly, can be a blessing in our lives. We can learn to love it.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

39. “Every home is a house of learning either for good or otherwise.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

40. “If we approach adversities wisely, our hardest times can be times of greatest growth, which in turn can lead toward times of greatest happiness.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

41. “There is a form of communication that transcends the power of words.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

42. “Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from him.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

43. “The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

44. “As we come unto Christ and journey to higher ground, we will desire to spend more time in His temples, because the temples represent higher ground, sacred ground.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

45. “Gratitude is a mark of a noble soul and a refined character.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

46. “The truths of the gospel do not change. If you will follow the Christ, follow his prophet, and follow his Spirit, you will always choose the right. As a result of your wise choices, your testimony will grow stronger, and great blessings of joy, happiness, and peace will be yours.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

47. “Love is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the pathway of discipleship. It comforts, counsels, cures, and consoles. It leads us through valleys of darkness and through the veil of death. In the end love leads us to the glory and grandeur of eternal life.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

48. “The most treasured and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love. The greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy. In the end, the development of such love is the true measure of success in life.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

49. “Daily prayers can help us keep on the path that leads to eternal life. We are very unlikely to stray if we offer a humble, simple prayer at least each morning and evening to express thanks and to seek divine guidance.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

50. “Our integrity determines what we really are.”

— Joseph B. Wirthlin