Joseph B. Wirthlin

Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.

Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need.

Mortal experiences give us the opportunity to assess what we are doing with our lives.

Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.

Some of the choicest blessings of my life have been the close friendships I have experienced over the years. Often, these friendships have been forged in the fires of shared experience.

A testimony of the truth of the gospel does not come the same way to all people. Some receive it in a unique, life-changing experience. Others gain a testimony slowly, almost imperceptibly until, one day, they simply know.

You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?'

Seeing life from an eternal perspective helps us focus our limited mortal energies on the things that matter most.

Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.

Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.

I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.

The ideal course of life is not always easy.