Nothing about the priesthood is self-centered. The priesthood always is used to serve, to bless, and to strengthen other people.
To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else.
The Lord knows who we really are, what we really think, what we really do, and who we really are becoming.
The most meaningful and spiritual prayers I have experienced contained many expressions of thanks and few, if any, requests.
Disciples who are steadfast and immovable do not become fanatics or extremists, are not overzealous, and are not preoccupied with misguided gospel hobbies.
A spiritual 'spurter' is one who is given to short bursts of spectacular effort followed by frequent and lengthy periods of rest.
The ordinance of confirming a new member of the Church and bestowing the gift of the Holy Ghost is both simple and profound.
A forest of these trees is a spectacle too much for one man to see.
Randy Newman seemed like an even worse singer than me. I liked Ray Charles, Levi Stubbs, Jack Jones, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett.
Everyone wants to get behind the red rope, but actually: be yourself, don't believe what you see, don't believe all this marketing.
Holding a note is a very difficult thing - you have to use your whole body to achieve a perfect pitch.
Fantasy appeals to me and can be very much reflected in my dress - but then, each day is different. Not every day is a magical day.
I practice stoic philosophy. As a human being, you may have emotions, but these don't need to affect your soul. The two are not one.
I've always been more slight, and I've always sort of felt that I needed to be protected, especially with so many rowdy brothers and sisters.
Comics is all about making it believable and helping people to get completely lost in a fictional world.
I really like it when you can step outside of what's come before and find a surprise for the reader and find a surprise for yourself.
If you're using a computer as an artist and expressing your personal vision, I think your personal vision comes through.
If you have a dream, you can spend a lifetime studying, planning, and getting ready for it. What you should be doing is getting started.
There are features that African Americans have that are similar! There are features that white people have that are similar! Features that Hispanic people have that are similar!
The text-book is rare that stimulates its reader to ask, Why is this so? Or, How does this connect with what has been read elsewhere?
If Truman hadn't published 'Answered Prayers' in parts, he'd have had the drive to finish it. The peacocks took it away from him.
