Gordon B. Hinckley Quotes

The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and in willing service.

Be good to others, that will protect you against evil.

Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people.

If I'm remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty.

To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own.

I have to say that Common is one of the kindest, most humble, grateful individuals that I've ever met in my life. I was profoundly affected by meeting him. I think he is an outstanding human being.

The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive.

One goes through school, college, medical school and one's internship learning little or nothing about goodness but a good deal about success.

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.

I think it's extremely difficult consistently being a decent human being.

I'm not one to speak about myself. I like to speak about the people around me.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

I guess I'm way too kind and generous, and a saint - if you can believe that!

He who aspires to paradise should learn to deal with people with kindness.

Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

There are a lot of people who are doing wonderful things, quietly, with no motive of greed, or hostility toward other people, or delusions of superiority.

My father is undoubtedly one of the nicest, kindest, smartest, and warm-hearted people I know. He is truly a light that shines on this earth, and to know him is to love him. He is also the eternal optimist.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

There is no greatness where there is no simplicity, goodness and truth.

When I was younger, I was impressed by those who were educated, accomplished, successful, and applauded by the world. But over the years, I have come to the realization that I am far more impressed by those wonderful and blessed souls who are truly good and without guile.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

It is more pleasant to remember others than to be remembered.

It really is a blessing when two people who are so full of dignity and kindness and really live to make the world a better place get together.

Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.