Some favorite quotes I ran across looking for and organizing my stuff:

"No man ought to say "Oh I cannot help this, it is my nature." He is not justified in it, for the reason that God has promised to give strength to correct these things, and to give gifts that will eradicate them."

-George Q. Cannon

"Two arms, two hands, two lets, two eyes,

And a brain to use if you would be wise.

With this equipment they all began,

So start for the top and say, "I Can..."

You are the handicap you must face,

You are the on who must choose your place.

You must say where you want to go,

How much you will study the truth to know.

God has equipped you for life, but He

Lets you decide what you want to be...

Courage must come from the soul within,

The man must furnish the will to win.

So figure it out for yourself, my lad,

You were born with all that the great have had.

With your equipment they all began,

Get hold of yourself, and say: "I Can!"

-Edgar A. Guest

"My dear friends, you are a royal generation. You were preserved to come to earth in this time for a special purpose. Not just a few of you, but all of you. There are things for each of you to do that no one else can do as well as you... If you will let Him, I testify that our Father in Heaven will walk with you through the journey of life and inspire you to know your special purpose here. "

-Bishop H. Burke Peterson

What I Believe

When I say "I'm a Mormon"

I'm not shouting, 'I am saved"

I'm whispering, "I was lost"

That is why I chose this way.

When I say "I'm a Mormon"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

and need someone to be my guide.

When I say "I'm a Mormon"

I'm not bragging of success

I'm admitting I have failed

and cannot ever pay the debt.

When I say "I am Mormon"

I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are too visible

But, God believes I'm worth it.

When I say "I'm a Mormon"

I still feel the sting of pain

I have my share of heartaches

Which is why I speak His name.

When I say "I'm a Mormon"

I do not wish to judge.

I have no authority.

I only know I'm loved."