Quotes

One of the fondest memories of my Granddad Nelson was trading quotes regularly over email. Sadly I lost the email archive when I went on my mission, but it has continued to be an interest of mine. I hope you enjoy my collection of quotes. A bit of everything from religion to politics to leadership.


With celestial sight, trials impossible to change become possible to endure.


Six Ways to Disagree

  1. Express feelings with love.
  2. Don't think you know best.
  3. Don't compete.
  4. Don't rigorously defend your position.
  5. Let the Spirit guide your conversations.
  6. Be filled with charity, the pure love of Christ.

Forgiveness is not just a one-time act but a continuous process that requires patience, compassion, and understanding.


Nothing on your phone or on television is more important than your wife's well-being.


The adversary rejoices in labels because they divide us and restrict the way we think about ourselves and each other. How sad it is when we honor labels more than we honor each other.

Labels can lead to judging and animosity. Any abuse or prejudice toward another because of nationality, race, sexual orientation, gender, educational degrees, culture, or other significant identifiers is offensive to our Maker!


Overcoming the world is not an event that happens in a day or two. It happens over a lifetime as we repeatedly embrace the doctrine of Christ.


I am inspired by each husband who demonstrates that his most important priesthood responsibility is to care for his wife.


Contrary to the doubts of some, there really is such a thing as right and wrong. There really is absolute truth—eternal truth. One of the plagues of our day is that too few people know where to turn for truth.


I love you, dear brothers and sisters, and assure you that wonderful days are ahead