Top 300 Thomas S. Monson Quotes (2025 Update)
Page 2 of 7

51. “There is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today, and to live most fully today, we must do that which is of greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most.”

— Thomas S. Monson

52. “Love is the very essence of the gospel.”

— Thomas S. Monson

53. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

55. “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

56. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

62. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

65. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

67. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

69. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

72. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

74. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

76. “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

77. “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

78. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

81. “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

82. “Graduation is not the conclusion of an achievement but simply the ending of one chapter and the beginning of another chapter.”

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

86. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

89. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

93. “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

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

— Thomas S. Monson

95. “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

96. “As we touch the temple and love the temple, our lives will reflect our faith. As we go to the holy house, as we remember the covenants we make therein, we will be able to bear every trial and overcome each temptation.”

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

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

— Thomas S. Monson

99. “Avoid any semblance of pornography. It is dangerous and addictive. If you continue to view pornography, your spirit will become desensitized and your conscience will erode.”

— Thomas S. Monson

100. “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