Top 300 Thomas S. Monson Quotes (2024 Update)
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151. “We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude.”

— Thomas S. Monson

152. “Cooperativeness is not so much learning how to get along with others as taking the kinks out of ourselves, so that others can get along with us.”

— Thomas S. Monson

153. “It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son.”

— Thomas S. Monson

154. “Our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also perishable. There are hearts to gladden. There are kind words to say. There are gifts to be given. There are deeds to be done. There are souls to be saved.”

— Thomas S. Monson

155. “As we follow that Man of Galilee-even the Lord Jesus Christ-our personal influence will be felt for good wherever we are, whatever our callings.”

— Thomas S. Monson

156. “We truly need Him every hour, whether they be hours of sunshine or of rain.”

— Thomas S. Monson

157. “Temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service.”

— Thomas S. Monson

158. “The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person.”

— Thomas S. Monson

159. “We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us.”

— Thomas S. Monson

160. “Miracles are everywhere to be found when the priesthood is understood, its power is honored and used properly, and faith is exerted.”

— Thomas S. Monson

161. “May we muster courage at the crossroads, courage for the conflicts, courage to say, “no,” courage to say, “yes,” for courage counts.”

— Thomas S. Monson

162. “The Lord’s purposes are often accomplished as we pay heed to the guidance of the Spirit. I believe that the more we act upon the inspiration and impressions which come to us, the more the Lord will entrust to us His errands.”

— Thomas S. Monson

163. “Remember to pray fervently.”

— Thomas S. Monson

164. “Despite the changes which come into our lives and with gratitude in our hearts, may we fill our days-as much as we can-with those things which matter most. May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word and in deed.”

— Thomas S. Monson

165. “Let us not demeanor or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging,. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person’s confidence through careless words. or actions.”

— Thomas S. Monson

166. “Faith precedes the miracle. It has ever been so and shall ever be. It was not raining when Noah was commanded to build an ark. There was no visible ram in the thicket when Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac. Two heavenly personages were not yet seen when Joseph knelt and prayed. First came the test of faith–and then the miracle. Remember that faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other. Cast out doubt. Cultivate faith.”

— Thomas S. Monson

167. “Forgiveness should go hand-in-hand with love.”

— Thomas S. Monson

168. “It is impossible to stand upright when one plants his roots in the shifting sands of popular opinion and approval.”

— Thomas S. Monson

169. “May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.”

— Thomas S. Monson

170. “Perhaps the surest test of an individual’s integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.”

— Thomas S. Monson

171. “Children learn through gentle direction and persuasive teaching.”

— Thomas S. Monson

172. “To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry. I testify that such is possible.”

— Thomas S. Monson

173. “To you who are worthy and able to attend the temple, I would admonish you to go often. The temple is a place where we can find peace. There we receive a renewed dedication to the gospel and a strengthened resolve to keep the commandments.”

— Thomas S. Monson

174. “In sickness, with its attendant pain, patience is required. If the only perfect man who ever lived-even Jesus of Nazareth-was called upon to endure great suffering, how can we, who are less than perfect, expect to be free of such challenges?”

— Thomas S. Monson

175. “We can’t direct the wind but we can adjust the sail.”

— Thomas S. Monson

176. “Things which provide deep and lasting happiness and gratitude are the things which money cannot buy: our families, the gospel, good friends, our health, our abilities, the love we receive from those around us.”

— Thomas S. Monson

177. “No force in this world can stop the work of God.”

— Thomas S. Monson

178. “Home should be a haven of love. Honor, courtesy, and respect symbolize love and characterize the righteous family.”

— Thomas S. Monson

179. “The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured.”

— Thomas S. Monson

180. “Prayer continues to provide power – spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace – spiritual peace.”

— Thomas S. Monson

181. “Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve.”

— Thomas S. Monson

182. “Through humble prayer, diligent preparation, and faithful service, we can succeed in our sacred callings.”

— Thomas S. Monson

183. “Raising children, be aware that the piles and piles of laundry will disappear all too soon and that you will, to your surprise, miss them profoundly.”

— Thomas S. Monson

184. “The greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man.”

— Thomas S. Monson

185. “The storm stops at the door. Love reigns, peace dwells.”

— Thomas S. Monson

186. “There will be times when you will be frightened and discouraged. You may feel that you are defeated. The odds of obtaining victory may appear overwhelming. At times you may feel like David trying to fight Goliath. But remember-David did win!”

— Thomas S. Monson

187. “When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the spirit of Christ, for the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit.”

— Thomas S. Monson

188. “The power to lead is the power to mislead, and the power to mislead is the power to destroy.”

— Thomas S. Monson

189. “No temptation, no pressure, no enticing can overcome us unless we allow such. If we make the wrong choice, we have no one to blame but ourselves.”

— Thomas S. Monson

190. “Find someone who is having a hard time or is ill or lonely, and do something for him or her.”

— Thomas S. Monson

191. “My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmas time fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year.”

— Thomas S. Monson

192. “I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. don’t take counsel of your fears.”

— Thomas S. Monson

193. “I think there is no place in the world where I feel closer to the Lord than in one of His holy temples.”

— Thomas S. Monson

194. “Lessons learned in the home, last the longest.”

— Thomas S. Monson

195. “Christ’s peace can permeate any heart – hearts that are troubled, burdened with grief, confused, and pleading for help.”

— Thomas S. Monson

196. “Sometimes we let our thoughts of tomorrow take up too much of today. Daydreaming of the past and longing for the future may provide comfort but will not take the place of living in the present. This is the day of our opportunity, and we must grasp it.”

— Thomas S. Monson

197. “I wasn’t with Joseph, but I believe him. My faith did not come to me through science, and I will not permit so-called science to destroy it.”

— Thomas S. Monson

198. “Youth need less critics and more models.”

— Thomas S. Monson

199. “Let us not demean or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging.”

— Thomas S. Monson

200. “Ideals are like the stars – you can’t touch them with your hands, but by following them you reach your destination.”

— Thomas S. Monson