Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson

About Ezra Taft Benson:

Ezra Taft Benson was an American farmer and religious leader, serving as United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as thirteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his death. He was the last president of the LDS Church born in the 19th century.[citation needed]
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Yes, brothers and sisters, the mission of the Church is glorious-to invite all of us to come unto Christ through proclaiming the gospel, perfecting our lives, and redeeming our dead. As we come unto Christ, we bless our own lives, those of our famili...

Ezra Taft Benson

There are times when you simply have to righteous hang on and outlast the devil.

Ezra Taft Benson

It is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read.

Ezra Taft Benson

Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply thei...

Ezra Taft Benson

My young sisters, we have such hope for you. We have such great expectations for you. Don't settle for less than what the Lord wants you to be... Give me a young woman who loves home and family, who reads and ponders the scriptures daily, who has a b...

Ezra Taft Benson

God loves us. He's watching us, he wants us to succeed, and we'll know someday that he has not left one thing undone for the eternal welfare of each of us. If we only knew it, there are heavenly hosts pulling for us -- friends in heaven that we can't...

Ezra Taft Benson

If we do not feel like praying, then we should pray until we do feel like praying.

Ezra Taft Benson

The proud wish God would agree with them. They are not interested in changing their opinions to agree with God's.

Ezra Taft Benson

Now, brethren, do not expect perfection in your choice of a mate. Do not be so particular that you overlook her most important qualities of having a strong testimony, living the principles of the gospel, loving home, wanting to be a mother in Zion, a...

Ezra Taft Benson

Do not make your mind a dumping ground for other people's garbage.

Ezra Taft Benson

The founders had a strong distrust for centralized power in a federal government. So they created a government with checks and balances. This was to prevent any branch of the government from becoming too powerful.

Ezra Taft Benson

Constitutional government, as designed by the framers, will survive only with a righteous people.

Ezra Taft Benson

I rode horseback three miles each way to get to high school, and in bad weather it was a problem sometimes to make my eight o'clock class on time. Like others, I often missed school to help on the farm, especially in the fall, until after harvest, an...

Ezra Taft Benson

I cannot recall a time that I did not believe in Jesus Christ.

Ezra Taft Benson

Time is numbered only to man.

Ezra Taft Benson

Time is on the side of truth.

Ezra Taft Benson

Try as you may, you cannot put the Lord in your debt. For every time you try to do His will, He simply pours out more blessings upon you.

Ezra Taft Benson

It is a fundamental truth that the responsibilities of motherhood cannot be successfully delegated. No, not to day-care centers, not to schools, not to nurseries, not to babysitters.

Ezra Taft Benson

Many novels and modern publications are corrupters of morals or distorters of truth.

Ezra Taft Benson

It is a truism that children need more of Mother than of money.

Ezra Taft Benson

One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all - to the aged and the you...

Ezra Taft Benson

Author Bio

  • NameEzra Taft Benson
  • DescriptionPresident of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • BornAugust 4, 1899
  • DiedMay 30, 1994
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • AwardsPresidential Citizens Medal