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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The spiritual self of each of us is that part of us that will never grow old, or ill, or die, but it must be nurtured and invigorated!

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We have at our fingertips information that 500 years ago would have made the poorest man a prince.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Gospels record that nearly everywhere the Savior went, He was surrounded by multitudes of people. Some hoped that He would heal them; others came to hear Him speak. Others came for practical advice. Toward the end of His mortal ministry, some cam...

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Today is the day of decision.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

I loved my mission in Switzerland and Germany. As I left on the train from Basel, Switzerland, tears flowed down my cheeks because I knew then that my full-time service in the Church had ended.

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President Benson's mighty influence is felt in many ways. His timely and inspired counsel to read the precious Book of Mormon brought an added appreciation of this sacred scripture to all who followed his direction.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

I remember when I was young, there was an older boy who was physically and mentally disabled. He had a speech impediment and walked with difficulty. The boys used to make fun of him. They teased and taunted him until sometimes he would cry.

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My parents taught me to react quickly when temptation comes and to say 'No!' instantly and emphatically. I recommend that same counsel to you. Avoid temptations.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Inordinate desire for material possessions can become an obsession that consumes our thoughts, drains our resources, and leads to unhappiness.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Sadly, many in our world today encourage idleness, especially in the form of mindless, inane entertainment that is on the Internet, on television, and in computer games.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Relatively mild gusts of wind blow some trees down. Graceful palm trees, for example, are lovely to look at but will not stand up in a heavy wind because they are not well anchored.

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Young people should ponder over problems that might confront them and be prepared to cope with them in a way that their parents, their leaders, and their Heavenly Father would have them cope, that they might keep themselves clean and pure.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

The living prophet and the apostles today are as lighthouses in the storm. Steer towards the light of the restored gospel and the inspired teachings of those who represent the Lord on earth.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

A worldwide web of electronic connections now moves data at ever-increasing speed and volume along what we call the information superhighway.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Duty is too often what one expects from others and not what one does.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

As we progress and become more like the Savior, we can strengthen every group with whom we associate, including families and friends.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

All evils to which so many become addicted begin in the mind and in the way one thinks.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Each night before I go to bed, I take out a small card and write a list of the things I need to do the next day in order of their priority.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

I don't know whether we Church members fully appreciate the Book of Mormon, one of our sacred scriptures, as we really should.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

Logic itself affirms that a loving Heavenly Father would not abandon His children without providing a way for them to learn of Him.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

If we seek things that are virtuous and lovely, we surely will find them. Conversely, if we seek for evil, we will find that also.

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