Thomas S. Monson Quotes

I think the themes of belonging and parentage and love are obviously universal.

I'm still really close with everyone at home and their parents - and their brothers and sisters. I was so, so, so lucky to grow up as part of a community and I don't take that for granted. I try very hard to stay part of it.

I never want to disappoint my parents, ever. They are people that I always look up to.

I most earnestly advise you, again and again, love, honor, and obey your parents. Friends like them, you need not expect to find in this world.

A family spirit is not always synonymous with family life. Bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh makes for brothers, sisters and relatives, who may be as distant as strangers in a foreign land.

The only relationships I wish to honour and keep are with my family and my dear loved ones.

It's nice to know to I have friends that truly support and believe in me, and to go back home and see those that knew me before all this happened.

Trust is an issue that is very personal to each individual. You want to feel love and trust and all those things that bind relationships together, with your partner, your friends, your relatives, or any loved ones.

The city of Oakland, since I got here, has been like my second family. They've taken me in and had my back through the hard times and they've celebrated with me through the good times. And so, I love Oakland.

I think what's really important is valuing friendships and family a lot.

Inter is my second home and put their trust in me when I was an unknown.

Indy, this is my home. I am a Colt. I'm here forever. You aren't getting rid of me.

I believe the Thunder believed in me. Of course.

You don't alienate the people that helped you and started you out.

For me, family is everything.

My mates and my family know who I am and that's all I really care about. Making my parents proud and happy.

I was always proud of my brother. He helped me tremendously, but we're family, so we were never in his shadow.

I need my family and friends around all the time. They are always my number one priority, and that will never change.

I still feel a heavy responsibility for the people of Missouri because of the respect they have for me but also the things they've done for me.

At the end of the day, coming home to that one person that you know has your back, there's no better feeling.

I have a large heart, and there are many special people in my heart like my mom, my dad and brother and his wife.

I got a lot of respect for my OGs, so when they ask me to do something, I do it.

I spent my childhood in Delhi. I have met my wife here. I spent my life here with my parents and sister. It's been beautiful. But I have very fond memories.

Don't take your friends for granted or that everyone is going to be OK.

The very idea of family is something I hold so close to my heart.