Quotes from Thomas Monson

Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion.

You can share your testimony in many ways, by the words you speak, by the example you set, by the manner in which you live your life.

You see your children growing. You look at your grandchildren, and you say to yourself, 'What if I weren't here? Have I done all I can to prepare them for their role in life?' You realize that you never quite do everything, but you want to do better than what you have done.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

Choose your love; love your choice.

We were not placed on this earth to walk alone.

Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final.

Physically walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked.

We truly need Him every hour, whether they be hours of sunshine or of rain.

I promise you that one day you will stand aside and look at your difficult times, you will realize that he was always there beside you.

The reward of eternal life requires effort.