Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

About Joseph B. Wirthlin:

Joseph Bitner Wirthlin was an American businessman, religious leader and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was sustained to the Twelve on October 4, 1986, and ordained an apostle on October 9, 1986, by Thomas S. Monson. He became an apostle following the death of church president Spencer W. Kimball. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Wirthlin was accepted by the church membership as a prophet, seer, and revelator.
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Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide.

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As society has shifted from an agrarian to an urban structure, the joy and necessity of diligent, hard work have been neglected.

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We are all busy. It's easy to find excuses for not reaching out to others, but I imagine they will sound as hollow to our Heavenly Father as the elementary school boy who gave his teacher a note asking that he be excused from school March 30th throug...

Joseph B. Wirthlin

We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent pol...

Joseph B. Wirthlin

A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Husbands, be patient with your wives; and wives, be patient with your husbands. Don't expect perfection. Find agreeable ways to work out the differences that arise.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

My own great-grandfather suffered so much from asthma that he had to walk a mile or two behind the covered wagons crossing the plains to avoid the dust. However, he always arrived at his destination and did his share of the work.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

If we become ill, modern medicine can work healing miracles.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

You can get people to work by using threats or by promising rewards.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The responsibility to do missionary work rests with every member of the Church.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Work is therapy for the soul.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Author Bio

  • NameJoseph B. Wirthlin
  • DescriptionApostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • BornJune 11, 1917
  • DiedDecember 1, 2008