"It is the very essence of character woven from threads born of countless correct decisions. These choices are made with trusting faith in things that are believed and, at least initially, are not seen. A strong testimony gives peace, comfort, and assurance. it generates the conviction that as the teachings of the Savior are consistently obeyed, life will be beautiful, the future will be secure, and there will be a capacity to overcome the challenges that cross our path."

-Richard G. Scott

(The Transforming Power of Faith and Character: October 2010)

"Righteous character is more valuable than any material object you own, any knowledge you have gained through study, or any goals you have attained no matter how well lauded by mankind."

-Richard G. Scott

(The Transforming Power of Faith and Character: October 2010)

"The scriptures teach us, "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." For those who find themselves captive to past unrighteous choices, stuck in a dark corner, without all the blessings available by the righteous exercise of agency, we love you. Come back! Come out of the dark corner and into the light. Even if you have to walk across a newly varnished floor, it is worth it. Trust that "through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind [including you and me] may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel."

-Robert D. Hales

(Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life October 2010)

"We teach that agency is the ability and privilege God gives us to choose and "to act for [ourselves] and not to be acted upon."

-Robert D. Hales

(Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life October 2010)

"You will know you have a true friend and counselor when the advice you are given makes it easier to live the commandments and when you are not asked to choose between a wayward friend's ways and the Lord's ways."

-Robert D. Hales

(Making Righteous Choices at the Crossroads of Life: October 1988)

"Commune with the Lord... He is your best friend! He knows your pain because He has felt it for you already. He is ready to carry that burden. Trust Him enough to place it as His feet and allow Him to carry it for you. Then you can have your anguish replaced with His peace, in the very depths of your soul."

-Dallin H. Oaks (He Heals the Heavy Laden: October 2006)

"He knows of our anguish, and He is there for us. Like the good Samaritan in His parable, when He finds us wounded at the wayside, He binds up our wounds and cares for us. Brothers and sisters, the healing power of His Atonement is for you, for us, for all."

-Dallin H. Oaks (He Heals the Heavy Laden: October 2006)

"He expressly affirmed that He would heal those with physical ailments and he would also deliver the captive, liberate the bruised, and heal the brokenhearted."

-Dallin H. Oaks (He Heals the Heavy Laden: October 2006)

"Jesus healed many from physical diseases, but He did not withhold healing from those who sought to be "made whole" from other ailments. Matthew writes that He healed every sickness and every disease among the people. Great multitudes followed Him, and He "healed them all". Surely these healings included those whose sicknesses were emotional, mental, or spiritual. He healed them all."

-Dallin H. Oaks (He Heals the Heavy Laden: October 2006)

"None of us is perfect."

-Thomas S. Monson

(Charity Never Faileth: October 2010 Relief Society)

"Some people can't get along with themselves. They criticize and belittle themselves all day long until they begin to hate themselves. May I suggest that you reduce the rush and take a little time to get to know yourself better."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)