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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There is no substitute for marrying in the temple.

Gordon B. Hinckley

There is far too much of divorce, wherein hearts are broken, and sometimes lives are destroyed.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Our bodies... are the tabernacles of our spirits.

Gordon B. Hinckley

The Savior of all mankind left the ninety and nine to find the one lost. That one who was lost need not have become lost.

Gordon B. Hinckley

We are all prone to be a little selfish, a little lazy.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Opportunities for sharing the gospel are everywhere.

Gordon B. Hinckley

We all exercise agency in the choices we make.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Let the Latter-day Saints be in their homes, teaching their families, reading the scriptures, doing things that are wholesome and beautiful and communing with the Lord on the Sabbath day.

Gordon B. Hinckley

It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake u...

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Those who move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out.

Gordon B. Hinckley

You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others… In this world so fi...

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I remind you that no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ," said President Hinckley. "How can any man holding the Melchizedek Priesthood arrogantly assume that he is eligibl...

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Let our voices be heard. I hope they will not be shrill voices, but, I hope we shall speak with such conviction that those to whom we speak shall know of the strength of our feeling and the sincerity of our efforts.

Gordon B. Hinckley

When an individual is motivated by great and powerful convictions of truth, then he disciplines himself, not because of the demands of the church, but because of the knowledge within his heart

Gordon B. Hinckley

Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Do your best, and be a little better than you are.

Gordon B. Hinckley

I hope you will simply do what you can do in the best way you know. If you do so, you will witness miracles come to pass.

Gordon B. Hinckley

Our kindness may be the most persuasive argument for that which we believe.

Gordon B. Hinckley

work at our responsibility as parents as if everything in life counted on it, because in fact everything in life does count on it.

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God is the designer of the family.

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