Favorite Quotes from General Conference

Here are my favorite quotes from General Conference. Can you add any others?
- when overwhelmed or burdened with life, and your head is down:
"It's better to look up!" - President Monson

- when prompted by the Holy Ghost:
"Do the right thing at the right time, without delay." - Elder Jose L. Alonso, of the 70

- of the scriptures:
"Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds.... A memorized scripture becomes an enduring friend." - Elder Richard G. Scott, of the Quorum of the 12

"I plead with you to drink deeply and often from the [pages of the Book of Mormon.] - President Eyring

"The Bible is one witness of Jesus Christ; the Book of Mormon is another. Why is this second witness so crucial? The following illustration may help: How many straight lines can you draw through a single point on a piece of paper? The answer is: infinite. Suppose that the single point represents the Bible, and that hundreds of those straight lines drawn through that point represent different interpretations of the Bible, and that each of those interpretations represent a different church.
"What happens, however, if on that piece of paper there is a second point representing the Book of Mormon? How many straight lines could you draw between these two reference points - the Bible and the Book of Mormon? Only one. Only one interpretation of Christ's doctrines survives the testimony of these two witnesses. Again and again the Book of Mormon acts as a confirming, clarifying, unifying witness of the doctrines taught in the Bible." -Elder Ted R. Callister, of the Presidency of the 70

- when announcing new temples to be built:
"... and Star Valley, Wyoming. (I want to dedicate that temple; there's good fishing there!)"
"We have available the General Temple Patron Assistance Fund, which provides a one-time visit to the temple for those who otherwise would not be able to go to the temple, and yet who long desperately for that opportunity." - President Monson

- to the youth:
"Despite the opposition, trials, and temptations, you need not fail nor fear. Repentance can heal what hurts, no matter what it is." - Elder Boyd K. Packer, of the Quorum of the 12

- of our supposed smallness in the universe:
"Compared to God, man is nothing; yet we are everything to God.... You are not invisible to God. He loves you. He knows your humble heart and your acts of love and kindness."
- President Uchtdorf

- of motherhood and fatherhood:
"Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling. You do not collect children because you find them cuter than stamps. It is not something to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for." - from a Christian mother's blog

" 'How do I raise a girl?' Love her mother. Lead your family to the temple; be guardians of virtue; and magnify your priesthood. Watch over them, strengthen them, model virtuous behavior, and teach them to follow in the Savior's every footstep." - Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President

- on prioritizing our choices:
"We must devote our time to the things that matter most." - Elder Ian S. Ardern, of the 70

"Your eternal destiny will not be the result of chance, but of choice. It is never too late to begin to choose eternal life!" - Elder Randall K. Bennett, of the 70

- of repentance:
"Repentance is a divine gift.... Rather than interrupting the celebration, the gift of repentance is the cause for celebration." - Elder D. Todd Christofferson, of the Quorum of the 12

- on sharing the gospel:
"Our lives should be examples of goodness and virtue as we try to emulate His example to the world." - Elder L. Tom Perry, of the Quorum of the 12

- on patience in trials:
"The purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences. How do we do this? We 'wait upon the Lord.' In the scriptures, the word WAIT means to hope, to anticipate, and to trust in the Lord, which requires faith, patience, humility, meekness, long-suffering, keeping the commandments, and enduring to the end. Let us not give up on the Lord. His blessings are eternal, not temporary. He knows your sacrifices and your sorrows. He hears your prayers. His peace and rest will be yours as you continue to wait upon Him in faith. In my Gethsemane and yours, we are not alone. He that watches over us 'shall neither slumber nor sleep.' His angels here and beyond the veil are 'round about [us], to bear [us] up.'" - Elder Robert D. Hales, of the Quorum of the 12

"There are many kinds of challenges. Some give us necessary experiences. While we do not know all the answers, we do know important principles that allow us to face tragedies with faith and the confidence that there is a bright future planned for each of us. When we look through the wide and clear lens of the gospel instead of the limited lens of mere mortal existence, we know of the great eternal reward promised by a loving Father in His plan. As the Apostle Paul taught, 'Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.' The Savior said: 'Therefore, let your hearts be comforted. … Be still and know that I am God.'” - Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Quorum of the 12

- of covenants:
"The greatest compliment that can be earned here in this life is to be known as a covenant keeper. Committed children of the covenant remain steadfast, even in the midst of adversity." -Elder Russell M. Nelson, of the Quorum of the 12

"We are followers of Jesus Christ. The way is desire and obedience. There is no middle ground." - Elder Dallin H. Oaks, of the Quorum of the 12

- of prayer:
"We must not only say our prayers; we must also live them. Prayer is a sweet privilege. It takes faith to remember that the Lord answers in His time and in His way so as to best bless us. Miracles are wrought through prayer." - Elder J. Devn Cornish, of the 70


General Conference is so awesome. There is always something there to learn, and it seems certain words/phrases are meant just for me at this very moment in my life. I hope you enjoyed Conference as much as I did!