Thomas S. Monson Quotes

Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at t... -Thomas S. Monson

Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other.

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

What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps.

As I approached my 18th birthday and prepared to enter military service in World War II, I was recommended to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth.

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the hurrying and the scurrying to get more done, nor is it found in the purchasing of gifts. We find real joy when we make the Savior the focus of the season.

The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world's busy life and become more interested in people than in things.

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's... -Thomas S. Monson

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.

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This quote suggests that displaying courage and staying true to one's principles and convictions earns the approval and favor of God. It implies that compromising one's values or integrity is not aligned with divine approval. It underscores the importance of moral courage and steadfastness in seeking God's favor.