Spencer W. Kimball Quotes, Thoughts and image

God does watch over us and does notice us, but it usually through someone else that he meets our needs.

Do it. Do it right. Do it right now.

Love people, not things; use things, not people.

We are not measured by the trials we meet only by those we overcome.

Always keep good company. Never waste an hour with anyone who doesn't lift you up and encourage you.

Your faith will perform miracles, especially when you get your hands and feet involved.

Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly.

I am not afraid of death. What I am afraid of is that I will meet the Saviour and He will say, 'You could have done better'

The best way to resist temptation is to avoid it. Prevention is far, far better than repentance.

Sickness sometimes is a great blessing. People become angels through sickness.

Success is not measured in achievement of goals, but in the stress and strain of meeting those goals

As we give, we find that sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven, and in the end, we learn that it was no sacrifice at all.

Humility is royalty without a crown.

Of all treasures of knowledge, the most vital is the knowledge of God, his existence, powers, love, and promises.

One of the most serious human defects in all ages is procrastination, an unwillingness to accept personal responsibilities now.

My life is like my shoes, worn out by service.

Some of the greatest sermons that have ever been preached were preached by the singing of a song.

I say to everyone within the sound of my voice, 'Do not fail the Lord'. We must accept the truth that the gospel principles are not on trial but that we are.

Man must live, not only exist; he must do, not merely be; he must grow, not just vegetate.

Let no family go into eternity without having left their memoirs for their children, their grandchildren, and their posterity.

The day obedience becomes a quest and not an irritation is the day you gain power.

Wherever you have a plot of land, however small, plant a garden. Staying close to the soil is good for the soul.

Dream beautiful dreams and then work to make those dreams come true.

Strength and struggle travel together.

We are in a position, as musicians, to touch the souls of those who listen.

How long has it been since you took your children, whatever their size, in your arms and told them that you love them and are glad that they can be yours forever?

We know so little. Our judgment is so limited. We judge the Lord's ways from our own narrow view.

True repentance does not permit repetition.

We should be involved in quiet acts of selfless service.

Real craftsmanship, regardless of the skill involved, reflects real caring, and real caring reflects our attitude about ourselves, about our fellowmen, and about life.