Top 120 Richard G. Scott Quotes (2024 Update)

1. “We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.”

— Richard G. Scott

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2. “If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want him to talk to you, read your scriptures.”

— Richard G. Scott

3. “To reach a goal you have never before attained, you must do things you have never before done.”

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4. “To be humble is to be teachable.”

— Richard G. Scott

5. “Knowledge carefully recorded is knowledge available in time of need. Spiritually sensitive information should be kept in a sacred place that communicates to the Lord how you treasure it. This practice enhances the likelihood of receiving further light.”

— Richard G. Scott

6. “Our Heavenly Father did not put us on earth to fail but to succeed gloriously.”

— Richard G. Scott

7. “Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.”

— Richard G. Scott

8. “Simple, consistent good habits lead to a life full of bountiful blessings.”

— Richard G. Scott

9. “Great power can come from memorizing scriptures. To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship. It is like discovering a new individual who can help in time of need, give inspiration and comfort, and be a source of motivation for needed change.”

— Richard G. Scott

10. “True friendship is like the asphalt of life. It fills in the potholes and makes the journey smooth.”

— Richard G. Scott

11. “A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend that does not weaken with the passage of time.”

— Richard G. Scott

12. “The best way to make a permanent change for good is to make Jesus Christ your model and His teachings your guide for life.”

— Richard G. Scott

13. “A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.”

— Richard G. Scott

14. “The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion. Whereas the Lord warns that unrepented rebellion will bring punishment, when the Lord speaks of weaknesses, it is always with mercy.”

— Richard G. Scott

15. “Learning, pondering, searching, and memorizing scriptures is like filling a filing cabinet with friends, values, and truths that can be called upon anytime, anywhere in the world.”

— Richard G. Scott

16. “Your perspective is vital to your happiness. Some, blind to the bountiful opportunities around them, live lives of sadness and despair with brief moments of joy. Be alive to the abundant potential that surrounds you so that you live a life of peace and happiness with periods of challenging growth.”

— Richard G. Scott

17. “Stay on the Lord’s side, and you will win every time.”

— Richard G. Scott

18. “Since the Lord will not force you to learn, you must exercise your agency to authorize the Spirit to teach you.”

— Richard G. Scott

19. “Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, each of us can become clean and the burden of our rebellion will be lifted. Remember, repentance is not punishment. It is the hope-filled path to a more glorious future.”

— Richard G. Scott

20. “Recognize the good in others, not their stains.”

— Richard G. Scott

21. “Set aside those things that don’t really matter and do something with eternal consequences.”

— Richard G. Scott

22. “Trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more.”

— Richard G. Scott

23. “Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage.”

— Richard G. Scott

24. “Your faith in Jesus Christ gives life enduring meaning. Remember you are on a journey to exaltation. Sometimes you have experiences that yield more happiness than others, but it all has purpose with the Lord.”

— Richard G. Scott

25. “When revelation comes write it down.”

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26. “The key to successful missionary work is a close relationship between the missionaries and the members. Creating an environment in working with members that will bring more into the Church.”

— Richard G. Scott

27. “In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn’t. Be wise and don’t let good things crowd out those that are essential.”

— Richard G. Scott

28. “We often leave the most precious personal direction of the Spirit unheard because we do not record and respond to the first promptings that come to us when the Lord chooses to direct us.”

— Richard G. Scott

29. “Express gratitude for what your spouse does for you. Express that love and gratitude often.”

— Richard G. Scott

30. “I will consistently strive to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things I learn, and I will do them.”

— Richard G. Scott

31. “The conquering of adversity produces strength of character, forges self-confidence, engenders self-respect, and assures success in righteous endeavor.”

— Richard G. Scott

32. “There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life.”

— Richard G. Scott

33. “When I marry, it will be to a faithful returned missionary in the Temple.”

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34. “I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear.”

— Richard G. Scott

35. “One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds.”

— Richard G. Scott

36. “When you push against the boundaries of experience into the twilight of the unknown, the Lord will strengthen you. The beauty of your eternal soul will begin to unfold.”

— Richard G. Scott

37. “Strong moral character results from consistent correct choices in the trials and testing of life. Your faith can guide you to those correct choices.”

— Richard G. Scott

38. “You are one of the noblest of God’s creations. His intent is that your life be gloriously beautiful regardless of your circumstances. As you are grateful and obedient, you can become all that God intends you to be.”

— Richard G. Scott

39. “Sadness, disappointment, and severe challenge are events in life, not life itself.”

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40. “Selfishness is the root of great evil.”

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41. “No one intends to make serious mistakes. They come when you compromise your standards to be more accepted by others. You be the strong one. You be the leader. Choose good friends and resist peer pressure together.”

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42. “Sadness, disappointment, and severe challenges are events in life, not life itself. I do not minimize how hard some of these events are. They can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to become the confining center of everything you do.”

— Richard G. Scott

43. “Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, all will be made right in the Lord’s timing.”

— Richard G. Scott

44. “Yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost.”

— Richard G. Scott

45. “You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you.”

— Richard G. Scott

46. “Yes, pain, disappointment, frustration, and anguish can be temporary scenes played out on the stage of life. Behind them can be a background of peace and the positive assurance that a loving Father will keep His promises.”

— Richard G. Scott

47. “If you seek His help, be sure your life is clean, your motives are worthy, and you’re willing to do what He asks-for He will answer your prayers. He is your loving Father; you are His beloved child. He loves you perfectly and wants to help you.”

— Richard G. Scott

48. “Your peace of mind, your assurance of answers to vexing problems, your ultimate joy depend upon your trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.”

— Richard G. Scott

49. “No enduring improvement can occur without righteous exercise of agency. Do not attempt to override agency. The Lord himself would not do that. Forced obedience yields no blessings.”

— Richard G. Scott

50. “Repentance is not punishment, it is the hope filled path to a more glorious future.”

— Richard G. Scott