Thomas S. Monson Quotes
How does one magnify a calling? Simply by performing the service that pertains to it.
Monson, Thomas S. "The Sacred Call of Service." Ensign, May 2005, p. 54.
He was criticized by the right wing extremists of the Repuplican Party for serving a Democratic President (Obama) as Ambassador to China. He was the most qualified person for the job as he was an experienced politician, spoke Chinese fluently and was very knowledgeable about Chinese culture and history. The President had asked him rather than many people of his own party. Huntsman’s quotation is probably the most patriotic and eloquent statement of national service ever made.
Adams, after his presidency, served in the House of Representatives for many years. He collapsed at his desk in the House and died in the Speaker’s office.
Theodore Roosevelt had just been nominated as Vice President and the Republicans were almost certain to win the general election. The Chairman was alsays very distressed by Roosevelt. The New York conservative Republicans leaders had pushed him out of the Governorship by getting him nominated as VP as NY business leaders were fearful of TR’s business reform ideas. Hanna worried that if TR ever reached a position of power, he would alienate business from the national Republican party. When McKinley was assassinated, Hanna’s worst fears were realized. See his reaction {585078}
Thomas Spencer Monson was an American religious leader, author, and the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson's early career was as a manager at the Deseret News, a Utah newspaper owned by the LDS Church. He spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and public service.
