"We make poor and irrational decisions if our decision is motivated by greediness; greed for monetary gain; greed that results in a conflict of interest; desire for power, titles, and recognition of man."

-Robert D. Hales

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

"Beware of fear and greed. beware of your true motives."

-Robert D. Hales

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

"Let us simplify our lives a little. Let us make the changes necessary to refocus our lives on the sublime beauty of the simple, humble path of Christian discipleship..."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"In the complexity, confusion, and rush of modern living, this [simplicity] is the "more excellent way."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"The reason we return to these foundational principles, to the pure doctrines, is because they are the gateway to truths of profound meanings. They are the door to experiences of sublime importance that would otherwise be beyond our capacity to comprehend."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"There is more to life than increasing speed."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"Lets be honest; it's rather easy to be busy. We all can think up a list of tasks that will overwhelm our schedules. Some might even think that their self-worth depends on the length of their to-do list. They flood the open spaces in their time with lists of meetings and minutia - even during times of stress and fatigue. because they unnecessarily complicate their lives, they often feel increased frustration, diminished joy, and too little sense of meaning in their lives."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"... it is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)

"If lief and its rushed pace and many stresses have made it difficult for you to feel like rejoicing, then perhaps now is a good time to refocus on what matters most."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

(Of Things That Matter Most: October 2010)