You can be in the storm, but don't let the storm get in you.
Don't be down on that you're not up on.
The most important of all the commandments of God is that one that you are having the most difficulty keeping today.
The most important of the Lord's work you will ever do will be the work you do within the walls of your own home.
A truth of the gospel is not a truth until you live it. You do not really believe in tithing until you pay it. The word of wisdom to you is not a truth of the gospel until you keep it. The Sabbath day is not a holy day unless you observe it. . . . A friend is not a friend unless you defend him.
If you are to be successful. . . you will need to be inspired. You will need to receive revelation. I will give you one piece of advice: Go to bed early and get up early. If you do, your body and mind will become rested and then in the quiet of those early morning hours, you will receive more flashes of inspiration and insight than at any other time of the day.
You cannot lift another soul until you are standing on higher ground than he is. You cannot light a fire in another soul unless it is burning in your own soul.
I look at leading men because that's ultimately what I'm aspiring to do. But I also look at character actors and people that I'm just in awe by, just because I can relate to it.
My mother used to tell me, No matter what they ask you, always say yes. You can learn later.
I think that [respect for people] is of profound importance because it means you are caring and you trust them to do the right thing.
Never get in the middle of someone else's quicksand.