Quotes from David O. McKay
The kind of life you live, your disposition, your very nature, will be determined by your thoughts, of which your acts are but the outward expression. Thought is the seed of action.
- David O. McKay
Adversity itself may lead toward and not away from God and spiritual enlightenment; and privation may prove a source of strength if we can but keep a sweetness of mind and spirit.
- David O. McKay
That which a man continually thinks about determines his actions in times of opportunity and stress. I will know what you are if you tell me what you think about when you don't have to think.
- David O. McKay
Let us realize that: the privilege to work is a gift, the power to work is a blessing, the love of work is success!
- David O. McKay
There is no success which can compensate for the failure of the family.
- David O. McKay
No other success [in life] can compensate for failure in the home.
- David O. McKay
A man who cannot control his temper is not very likely to control his passions, and no matter what his pretensions in religion, he moves in daily life very close to the animal plane.
- David O. McKay
In choosing a companion, it is necessary to study the disposition, the inheritance, and training of the one with whom you are contemplating making life's journey.
- David O. McKay
The true purpose of life is the perfection of humanity through individual effort, under the guidance of God's inspiration.
- David O. McKay
The home is the basis of a righteous life and no other instrumentality can take its place nor fulfill its essential functions.
- David O. McKay
"We don't take sufficient time to meditate." I get up early in the morning...five o'clock, when my mind and spirit are clear and rested. Then I meditate.
- David O. McKay
Being a parent is the greatest trust that has been given to human beings.
- David O. McKay