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The word 'seek' means to go in search of, try to discover, try to acquire. It requires an active, assertive approach to life.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

My own great-grandfather suffered so much from asthma that he had to walk a mile or two behind the covered wagons crossing the plains to avoid the dust. However, he always arrived at his destination and did his share of the work.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

Nets are generally defined as devices for capturing something. In a more narrow but more important sense, we might define a net as anything that entices or prevents us from following the call of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God.

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Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

Average leaders inspire people to punch a time clock. Great leaders inspire industry and passion.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

Some feel as though the world is their oyster; others feel as though they were the oyster itself, plucked from the ocean, cracked open, and robbed of all that is precious to them.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive our endowment, when we enter into the new and everlasting covenant of eternal marriage - in all these sacred ordinances, we make solemn commitments to keep God's commandments.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.

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I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.

From Joseph B. Wirthlin

It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I loved the comradery. And I loved football.

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