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The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Work, People, Balance
"21 Keys to Work/Life Balance: Unlock Your Full Potential". Book by Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, April 29, 2013.

We seldom get into trouble when we speak softly. It is only when we raise our voices that the sparks fly and tiny molehills become great mountains of contention.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Voice, Mountain, Sparks
"Except the Lord Build the House …" by Gordon B. Hinckley, www.lds.org. June 1971.

Of all the creations of the Almighty, there is none more beautiful, none more inspiring than a lovely daughter of God who walks in virtue with an understanding of why she should do so, who honors and respects her body as a thing sacred and divine, who cultivates her mind and constantly enlarges the horizon of her understanding, who nurtures her spirit with everlasting truth. God will hold us accountable if we neglect His daughters. He has given us a great and compelling trust. May we be faithful to that trust.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Beautiful, Daughter, Honor And Respect

Some of you may feel that you are not as attractive and beautiful and glamorous as you would like to be. Rise above any such feelings, cultivate the light you have within you, and it will shine through as a radiant expression that will be seen by others. You need never feel inferior. You need never feel that you were born without talents or without opportunities to give them expression. Cultivate whatever talents you have, and they will grow anŠ² refine and become an expression of your true self appreciated by others.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Beautiful, Self Esteem, Opportunity

Remember that whatever you do or wherever you are, you are never alone.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Remember, Wherever You Are

Try a little harder to be a little better.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Inspirational, Insperational, Trying

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Inspirational, God, Prayer
Gordon B. Hinckley (2009). “Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes”, p.136, Harmony

Happy is the man who can brush aside the offending remarks of another and go on his way.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Men, Offending, Goes On

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Miracle, Tolerance, Way
"Forgiveness". Liahona magazine, pp. 81-84, November 2005.

Life is to be enjoyed, not endured

Gordon B. Hinckley
Life, Positivity, Bad Ass

Women who make a house a home make a far greater contribution to society than those who command large armies or stand at the head of impressive corporations.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Home, Army, House
Gordon B. Hinckley (2009). “Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes”, p.177, Harmony

There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Challenges, Have Faith, Obstacles
Gordon B. Hinckley (2009). “Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes”, p.128, Harmony

Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Happiness, Being Happy, Believe

Love is like the North Star. In a changing world, it's always constant.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Stars, Love Is, World

You can't plow a field simply by turning it over in your mind.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Mind, Fields, Planning

We are creatures of our thinking. We can talk ourselves into defeat or we can talk ourselves into victory.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Thinking, Victory, Defeat
Gordon B. Hinckley (2009). “Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes”, p.119, Harmony

Stay out of the gutter in your conversation. Foul talk defiles the man who speaks it... Don't swear. Don't profane. Avoid so-called dirty jokes. Stay away from conversation that is sprinkled with foul and filthy words. You will be happier if you do so, and your example will give strength to others.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Dirty, Men, Giving

Gratitude creates the most wonderful feeling. It can resolve disputes. It can strengthen friendships. And it makes us better men and women.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Thank You, Gratitude, Men
Gordon B. Hinckley (2009). “Way to Be!: 9 Rules For Living the Good Life”, p.16, Simon and Schuster

The course of our lives is not determined by great, awesome decisions. Our direction is set by the little day-to-day choices which chart the track on which we run.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Running, Track, Choices

You are doing the best you can, and that best results in good to yourself and to others. Do not nag yourself with a sense of failure. Get on your knees and ask for the blessings of the Lord;then stand on your feet and do what you are asked to do.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Blessing, Feet, Knees

I am satisfied that happiness in marriage is not so much a matter of romance as it is an anxious concern for the comfort and well-being of one's companion. Any man who will make his wife's comfort his first concern will stay in love with her throughout their lives and through the eternity yet to come

Gordon B. Hinckley
Men, Wife, Romance

Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Inspiration, Needs, Knees

Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Meaningful, Forever, Live For Today

In all this world there is no substitute for personal integrity. It includes honor. It includes performance. It includes keeping one's word. It includes doing what is right regardless of the circumstances

Gordon B. Hinckley
Integrity, Honor, World

Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you love, in the testimony which you carry in your heart concerning things divine.

Gordon B. Hinckley
Attitude, Heart, Lds

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