Gordon B. Hinckley Quotes

I follow my father's philosphy; 'Do what is good, do what is right, and God will take care of the rest.'

The man of virtuous soul commands not, nor obeys.

The whole mystery of temptation is to have sins suggested to us, and to be swept after them by a sudden enthusiasm, which sometimes feels as strong as the Spirit of God ever made in us the enthusiasm for virtue.

No one can harm the man who does himself no wrong.

It is always one's virtues and not one's vices that precipitate one into disaster.

A man should be upright, not be kept upright.

A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so.

Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that you are passing the test. And God promises you your marked moments are on their way.

It is almost impossible to imagine that any one could be so insensible to the high morality of Mr. Mill's character as to suggest to him any course of conduct that was not entirely upright and consistent.

True virtue is life under the direction of reason.

The disgrace of others often keeps tender minds from vice.

An honest man's the noblest work of God.

My hope for my children must be that they respond to the still, small voice of God in their own hearts.

Our choosing the right consistently whenever the choice is placed before us creates the solid ground under our faith. It can begin in childhood, since every soul is born with the free gift of the Spirit of Christ. With that Spirit we can know when we have done what is right before God and when we have done wrong in His sight.

Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.

I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, there's a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve.

For most people, the question why be good - as distinguished from merely law abiding - is a simple one. Because God commands it, because the Bible requires it, because good people go to Heaven and bad people go to Hell.

If your religion doesn't teach you the difference between good and evil, your religion is worse than useless.

Whatsoever is good; the same is also approved of God.

In order to do good, a man must be good; and he will not be good except he have instruction by counsel and by example.

A good conscience is a continual feast.

I know what's good for me. I can't play black or gray. I can't be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white.

Seeking the good is not primarily about rules and commandments.

God wants man to fulfill his commands as a human being and with the quality peculiar to human beings.

I have to say that one of the most important things Scientology has given me is the ability to keep my integrity together. I understand how people can get into unethical situations, and Scientology has always helped me keep my head clear and be in present time.