Quotes by Dallin H. Oaks

“I am unpersuaded that relative poverty and hard work are greater adversities than relative affluence and free time.”

“We may have to struggle to achieve our goals, but our struggles may yield as much growth as our learning. The strengths we develop in overcoming challenges will be with us in the eternities to come.”

“We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.”

“...When a choice will make a real difference in our livesobvious or notand when we are living in tune with the Spirit and seeking his guidance, we can be sure we will receive the guidance we need t...”

“Just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it. The number of good things we can do far exceeds the time available to accomplish them. Some things are better than good, and ...”

“Given love and opportunity, every child and adult can recover. All who know this and have the capacity to help others should assist as they can.”

“...When a choice will make a real difference in our lives—obvious or not—and when we are living in tune with the Spirit and seeking his guidance, we can be sure we will receive the guidance we need...”

“I submit that religious values and political realities are so inter-linked in the origin and perpetuation of this nation that we cannot lose the influence of religion in our public life without ser...”

“Unpopular minority religions are especially dependent upon a constitutional guarantee of free exercise of religion. We are fortunate to have such a guarantee in the United States, but many nations ...”

“None should resist the plea that we unite to increase our concern for the welfare and future of our children — the rising generation.”

“Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions.”

“You can never get enough of what you don't need, because what you don't need won't satisfy you.”

“The Atonement of Jesus Christ and the healing it offers do much more than provide the opportunity for repentance from sins. The Atonement also gives us the strength to endure 'pains and afflictions...”

“If you wish to marry well, inquire well.”

“If we choose the wrong road, we choose the wrong destination.”