Quotes by Gordon B. Hinckley

About Gordon B. Hinckley:

Gordon Bitner Hinckley was a religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from March 12, 1995 until his death. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history.
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Missionary work has never been easy, and yet the joyful rewards cannot be equaled by any other experience.

Gordon B. Hinckley

It has been my privilege on various occasions to converse with presidents of the United States and important men in other governments. At the close of each such occasion, I have reflected on the rewarding experience of standing with confidence in the...

Gordon B. Hinckley

The world is starved for spiritual food.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Until I got older, I never dreamed of what a demanding responsibility it is to keep food in the pantry, to keep clothing neat and presentable, to buy all that is needed to keep a home running.

Gordon B. Hinckley

The gospel is not a philosophy of repression, as so many regard it. It is a plan of freedom that gives discipline to appetite and direction to behavior.

Gordon B. Hinckley

I thank the Lord for the great principle of repentance and forgiveness.

Gordon B. Hinckley

If you are too busy in your church activities to take care of your family, then perhaps we had better find something else for you to do.

Gordon B. Hinckley

My wife once said that one of her great ambitions was to walk down the streets of Hong Kong with her children. So we all went to Asia on one occasion. Then she said she'd like to walk down the streets of Jerusalem with her children. So we arranged ou...

Gordon B. Hinckley

We live in a world of shifting values. The family is falling apart. Parents failing in what they ought to do.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Seek to establish an environment conducive to study in the home.

Gordon B. Hinckley

I hope that if you are employed full-time, you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries.

Gordon B. Hinckley

You will find peace and happiness if you will live the gospel.

Gordon B. Hinckley

As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.

Gordon B. Hinckley

There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter.

Gordon B. Hinckley

At the end of our lives, we step across the threshold or death and enter into a new and better world. I believe that. It's just that simple.

Gordon B. Hinckley

There is no substitute under the heavens for productive labor. It is the process by which dreams become realities. It is the process by which idle visions become dynamic achievements.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Unfortunately, some women want to remake their husbands after their own design.

Gordon B. Hinckley

We all know that education unlocks the door of opportunity for the young.

Gordon B. Hinckley

You can't build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you're going to have a strong superstructure.

Gordon B. Hinckley

There is dissatisfaction among a great many Christian people. They are not happy with what they have and, therefore, respond readily to the message of the restored gospel.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Where ever the spirit of Christ is known, there is much of good will, of mutual respect, of love and appreciation and kindness.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Author Bio

  • NameGordon B. Hinckley
  • DescriptionPresident of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • BornJune 23, 1910
  • DiedJanuary 27, 2008
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom