Top 300 Thomas S. Monson Quotes (2024 Update)
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51. “Love is the very essence of the gospel.”

— Thomas S. Monson

52. “When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be.”

— Thomas S. Monson

53. “You can share your testimony in many ways, by the words you speak, by the example you set, by the manner in which you live your life.”

— Thomas S. Monson

54. “If you will study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased.”

— Thomas S. Monson

55. “As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always.”

— Thomas S. Monson

56. “We tend to become like those whom we admire.”

— Thomas S. Monson

57. “A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder – never likely to reach home port. To us comes the signal: chart your course, set your sail, position your rudder, and proceed.”

— Thomas S. Monson

58. “To express gratitude is gracious and honorable, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live with gratitude ever in our hearts is to touch heaven.”

— Thomas S. Monson

59. “Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow.”

— Thomas S. Monson

60. “Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.”

— Thomas S. Monson

61. “Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.”

— Thomas S. Monson

62. “Heavenly Father loves you – each of you. That love never changes.”

— Thomas S. Monson

63. “Look to the lighthouse of the Lord. There is no fog so dense, no night so dark, no gale so strong, no mariner so lost but what its beacon light can rescue.”

— Thomas S. Monson

64. “You may sometimes be tempted to say, ‘Will my influence make any difference? I am just one. Will my service affect the work that dramatically?’ I testify to you that it will. You will never be able to measure your influence for good.”

— Thomas S. Monson

65. “A woman needs to be told she is beautiful. She needs to be told she is valued. She needs to be told she is worthwhile.”

— Thomas S. Monson

66. “Any excuse, no matter how valid, only weakens the character.”

— Thomas S. Monson

67. “At times some may think that no one cares – but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.”

— Thomas S. Monson

68. “Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’”

— Thomas S. Monson

69. “We learn and grow and become stronger as we face and survive the trials through which we must pass.”

— Thomas S. Monson

70. “A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well.”

— Thomas S. Monson

71. “Pray always, and be believing, and all things shall work together for your good.”

— Thomas S. Monson

72. “In the temple we can find peace. The blessings of the temple are priceless.”

— Thomas S. Monson

73. “Love is the catalyst that causes change. Love is the balm that brings healing to the soul.”

— Thomas S. Monson

74. “Our Heavenly Father is aware of our needs and will help us as we call upon Him for assistance. I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant. The Lord is in the details of our lives.”

— Thomas S. Monson

75. “Testimony bearing is the key to missionary work.”

— Thomas S. Monson

76. “Missionary work is an identifying feature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Always has it been; ever shall it be.”

— Thomas S. Monson

77. “Whether it is the best of times or the worst of times, He is with us. He has promised us that this will never change.”

— Thomas S. Monson

78. “Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval.”

— Thomas S. Monson

79. “God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.”

— Thomas S. Monson

80. “Physically walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked.”

— Thomas S. Monson

81. “No one can make us angry. It is our choice.”

— Thomas S. Monson

82. “My dear sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle.”

— Thomas S. Monson

83. “He will lift you and guide you. He will not always take your afflictions from you, but He will comfort and lead you with love through whatever storm you face.”

— Thomas S. Monson

84. “We were not placed on this earth to walk alone.”

— Thomas S. Monson

85. “May we be faithful followers of Christ, examples of righteousness, thus becoming lights in the world.”

— Thomas S. Monson

86. “We are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.”

— Thomas S. Monson

87. “Study with purpose, both in church and in school. Write down your goals and what you plan to do to achieve them. Aim high, for you are capable...”

— Thomas S. Monson

88. “Dedicated missionary service returns a dividend of eternal joy which extends throughout mortality and into eternity.”

— Thomas S. Monson

89. “I testify that when we do all we can to accomplish the work that is before us, the Lord will make available to us the sacred key needed to unlock the treasure which we so much seek.”

— Thomas S. Monson

90. “Ours is the responsibility to keep our light bright for others to see and follow.”

— Thomas S. Monson

91. “Through tears and trials, through fears and sorrows, through the heartache and loneliness of losing loved ones, there is assurance that life is everlasting. Our Lord and Savior is the living witness that such is so.”

— Thomas S. Monson

92. “Blame keeps wounds open; only forgiveness heals.”

— Thomas S. Monson

93. “Heavenly Father has a picture of you on His dresser. He loves you and will help you. Call upon Him.”

— Thomas S. Monson

94. “Opportunities are everywhere. Needed are eyes to see the pitiable plight and ears to hear the silent pleadings of a broken heart.”

— Thomas S. Monson

95. “The gospel of Jesus Christ is that penetrating light which shines through the darkness of our lives.”

— Thomas S. Monson

96. “Along your pathway of life you will observe that you are not the only traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save.”

— Thomas S. Monson

97. “The courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine Destiny.”

— Thomas S. Monson

98. “Who the Lord calls, the Lord will qualify.”

— Thomas S. Monson

99. “There are lives to brighten. There are hearts to touch. There are souls to save.”

— Thomas S. Monson

100. “When God speaks and we obey, we will always be right.”

— Thomas S. Monson