The more often we see the surrounding things - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The most treasured and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love. The greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy. In the end, the development of such love is the true measure of success in life.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The people who misuse the Sabbath lose the blessings of spiritual food and growth promised to those who keep this commandment.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The place to cure most of the ills of society is in the homes of the people.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say similar words in similar ways over and over so often that the words become more of a recitation than a communication.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritual goals. The power of God working through such channels will bring unimaginable blessings to all concerned.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The sweet companionship of eternal marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has granted to His children.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin