In the tapestry of LDS Mormon beliefs, quotes play an integral role in guiding, inspiring, and reinforcing faith. These quotes, attributed to church leaders and scripture, often serve as anchors for personal growth, spiritual reflection, and community building. Each section of this article delves into different aspects of LDS teachings, from family and faith to service and integrity, with 10 unique categories featuring 12 quotes each. This collection is designed to provide readers with wisdom and insight, fostering deeper understanding and connection to spiritual principles. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the faith, these quotes serve as a meaningful resource for everyday life or special occasions.
Quotes on Faith and Belief
"Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore, if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." — Alma 32:21
"Doubt your doubts before you doubt your faith." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Faith in God includes faith in His timing." — Neal A. Maxwell
"Faith is the moving cause of all action in temporal concerns. Faith is an anchor during challenges." — Thomas S. Monson
"A foundation of faith can transform the deepest fear into the purest love." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"Faith precedes the miracle." — Spencer W. Kimball
"Faith is to trust God when He doesn’t take the tragedy away." — Joni Erikson Tada
"I know not by what method rare, but this I know: God answers prayer." — Eliza M. Hickok
"True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ and always leads to action." — David A. Bednar
"Faith is the first principle in revealed religion, and the foundation of all righteousness." — Joseph Smith
"Fear and faith cannot coexist in our hearts at the same time." — Neil L. Andersen
"Your faith will grow not by chance, but by choice." — Neil L. Andersen
Quotes on Family and Parenthood
"The family is ordained of God. It is the most important unit in time and in eternity." — Gordon B. Hinckley
"Love is spelled T-I-M-E." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"No other success can compensate for failure in the home." — David O. McKay
"In family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time." — Russell M. Nelson
"The most important work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home." — Harold B. Lee
"A happy family is but an earlier heaven." — George Bernard Shaw
"The home is the laboratory of love." — Marion G. Romney
"The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children." — L. Tom Perry
"Family time is sacred time and should be protected and respected." — President Boyd K. Packer
"Only the home can compare with the temple in sacredness." — Russell M. Nelson
"Your love for your spouse should be even greater than your love for yourself." — Russell M. Nelson
"Parenthood is a sacred responsibility and duty." — Thomas S. Monson
Quotes on Service and Compassion
"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass." — Alma 37:6
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." — Mahatma Gandhi
"Charity is the pure love of Christ." — Moroni 7:47
"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth." — Shirley Chisholm
"Love one another as I have loved you." — John 13:34
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Our willingness to help each other is one great means of God's way of carrying out His designs for the earth." — Thomas S. Monson
"In the quiet heart is hidden sorrow that the eye can't see." — Hugh B. Brown
"A man does not live until he begins to give." — Neal A. Maxwell
"Peace comes from knowing you are helping others become whole." — Henry B. Eyring
"When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." — Mosiah 2:17
"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." — Mark Twain
Quotes on Scripture and Revelation
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life." — John 5:39
"The scriptures are our spiritual compass and will keep us on the path of righteousness." — Thomas S. Monson
"When you read the Book of Mormon, you will discover how new it is each time you read it." — Henry B. Eyring
"God does notice us, and He watches over us. But it is usually through another person that He meets our needs." — Spencer W. Kimball
"Revelation is not something reserved for unusual cases; it is a standard operating procedure." — Boyd K. Packer
"When we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated." — Doctrine and Covenants
"Prophets are inspired men called to speak for the Lord, leaders so inspired and so called." — Gordon B. Hinckley
"Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high." — Richard G. Scott
"Isaiah teaches that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts." — Henry B. Eyring
"The words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do." — 2 Nephi 32:3
"Revelation can come in an instant, but more often it comes mingled with sweat in an environment of service." — Neal A. Maxwell
"For behold, they have written them, but the Lord God hath made them plain unto you so that you may understand." — Jacob 4:3
Quotes on Trials and Tribulations
"Heavenly Father’s plan requires that we have opposition." — Robert D. Hales
"Your trials might be venial in another person’s eyes, but they always seem so great when only you feel and suffer them." — Andrea Lichtman
"We call on God to lift burdens, but not to take them from you, because God planned for you to have them." — Neal A. Maxwell
"We cannot always control everything that happens to us or that others do, but we can control how we respond." — Joseph B. Wirthlin
"To our Heavenly Father, our very best is not just good enough; it’s the very best that we can do." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"Recognizing you are going through trials can often mean taking the smallest step in the direction of something good." — Neil L. Andersen
"Challenges come often and, most times, they cannot be predicted, but your choices can and do become opportunities." — Russell M. Nelson
"A gladdening providence and delivering mercies constantly frock shadows of trials." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"We see ourselves in terms of yesterday or today, but God sees us in terms of forever. He sees us from the beginning." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"Success isn’t guaranteed to the successful, rightly, meaning, but come to those with rooted trust overcoming trials." — Joseph B. Wirthlin
"Why does God allow all of these hardships? Well, adversity is one way in which His work is furthered." — Boyd K. Packer
"Remember, joy is not the absence of tribulation but the presence of God." — Kristin Demeester
Quotes on Prayer and Meditation
"Prayer is the key to reveal all heavenly treasures for our mortal good." — Orson Pratt
"We should pray in categories and pray persistently with faith." — Neal A. Maxwell
"Praying means praying also for beings that can feel with us, even as Christ feels for us." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"Prayer brings reassurance, calmness, peace, and the comfort of knowing God's purposes and His love for us." — Boyd K. Packer
"In our soft, loving, quiet, prayerful moments, we affirm to Heavenly Family through secrecy." — Dallin H. Oaks
"Prayer keeps us close to God along because of our choices for Jesus Christ." — Thomas S. Monson
"Meditation is keeping our hearts warm and our thoughts broad when prayers are answered." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Feeling the warmth of Heaven descending through answer in prayers is the truth of those who seek dedicatedly and sincerely." — Bonnie L. Oscarson
"Prayer isn’t a legalistic obligation, it’s a pure invitation to feeling at one with God." — Russell M. Nelson
"God’s kingdom is filled with people through whom prayer made invisible forces of power evident in all aspects of life." — David A. Bednar
"Love speaks another language when prayer visits illumining our visions." — Boyd K. Packer
"Be still and know that I am God; let prayer center your spirit." — Doctrine & Covenants
Quotes on Personal Growth and Development
"No man is capable of judging himself wholly or independently if he is unaware of the spiritual dangers he may encounter." — Wellford R. Clawson
"God knows our imperfections and furnishes paths for dealing with those imperfections. Progress is divine." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Only a continued outpouring of the Holy Spirit will nurture our spiritual strength daily." — Joseph B. Wirthlin
"The key to being wise is all about what you take into your heart and how you use it." — Russell M. Nelson
"Growth is the only evidence of life, just as repentance is to life in our faith." — C.S. Lewis
"Move towards frustration occasionally if only to remind yourself of growth; frustration is not devoid of growth." — Orson F. Whitney
"Our growth and development enhance His divine purpose to transform our hearts." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"Endeavor to find peace with the person you were meant to be while exploring your potential." — James E. Faust
"We evolve spiritually, consciously in ways we don't presume; God leads quietly if to those who listen humbly." — Alma 29:7
"A budding thing must rise at some point, yet we’re the summation of intent and strength." — Gordon B. Hinckley
"Humility is the foundation that lifts us to higher planes." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"God equally makes us uncomfortable just enough to make us active in seeking refinement." — Howard W. Hunter
Quotes on Leadership and Integrity
"To lead people, learn to walk behind them." — Lao Tzu
"No one is fit to command others that cannot command himself." — W.P. O'Neill
"Greatness and humility go hand in hand; in which omission exists, chaos reigns." — Gordon B. Hinckley
"Mediocre leaders raise the bar on others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own." — Orrin Woodward
"Every degree and instance of dignity to sustain honor must begin inwardly." — Hinckley
"Integrity is a reflection of reality, living and having view on purported expression." — Holtman Brothers
"Leadership is not about being in charge; it’s about taking care of those in your charge." — Simon Sinek
"True leadership stems from authority that can’t come from pushing others alone, but treating them like humans." — Russell M. Nelson
"Leadership has to be translated via purpose if the outcomes of development are to enrich others." — David A. Bednar
"Integrity is knowing what to do with all that you know." — Dallin H. Oaks
"To walk the path of integrity is not enough, but to comprehend its entirety to remain immovable." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"The test of good leadership is the ability to take ideas and other inspiration into change by living example." — Joseph Smith
Quotes on Love and Relationships
"Love is not only words you say but feelings you give and feel fervently continuously." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"To love another person is to see the face of God." — Victor Hugo
"The family, society's smallest, can be most influential in a person's life." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Make love to be conscious, and remember that actions add more to wisdom than thoughts alone delivery." — Joseph Wirthlin
"Listening to another's weakness and being supportive can make love grow or endure." — Dieter F. Uchtdorf
"Love simplifies rather than complicates life in following the Lord Jesus." — Spencer W. Kimball
"Our love for creativity comes amidst challenges and in unknown ways, loving heart transforms." — Henry B. Eyring
"Relationships are about appreciating inherent uniqueness and synchronizing them to flourish." — Joseph F. Smith
"Simply staying romantic and kind can paint stories of unexplained happiness." — Marion G. Romney
"Glory blooms in repeat tory through forgiveness carried in love, no feat but duty." — Gordon B. Hinckley
"Love is in ultimately sharing life's experiences, sharing goals, and committing wholly." — Thomas S. Monson
"Contrivances discourage balance; seek to simplify love as gentle, transparent light." — Brian Gibbons
Quotes on Hope and Perseverance
"Hope gives us the power to listen to our own heart with patience and perseverance." — Oscar Auliq-Ice
"Faith means being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we don’t see." — Hebrews 11:1
"More than the light of dawn, these dreams expressed faith Overrides twisted travails." — Alma 9:8
"Hope gauges what we engage without question and moves us to endure." — Boyd K. Packer
"Perseverance does not give up when faced with a task, even if things become difficult." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"Hope sates even beyond despair by knowing that God’s possibilities are limitless." — Endless A. Rose
"Our destiny’s quest is to find fullness in hope, turn challenges to strength." — Neal A. Maxwell
"Perseverance determines how far you can move through a terrain minefield." — Bruce R. McConkie
"True strength lies in rising after every untouching fall and undoubting our faith." — Richard G. Scott
"Hope motivates along trials' way, rising above defeat and beyond presumed limits." — Jeffrey R. Holland
"To constantly recompose through hope is to encompass obstacles as moments of growth." — Thomas S. Monson
"Persevering through voids develops sight amidst the unseen darkness, showing latent dreams." — Helaman 10:5
Final words
In the LDS Mormon tradition, quotes have enduring significance, weaving through the fabric of believers’ lives, offering enlightenment and motivation. The collection presented here reflects the essence of core gospel precepts necessary for spiritual edification. Each category of quotes reflects varied dimensions of wise living, from nurturing familial bonds and offering meaningful service to nourishing humble integrity and unwavering hope. Engaging with these quotes can inspire a richer understanding of personal spirituality and community relationships, grounding daily actions in lasting faith. Whether reading for the first time or revisiting for reassurance, these words serve as reliable companions on the faith journey.
