Quotes from Ezra Taft Benson
Satan works through human agents.
- Ezra Taft Benson
The Lord is pleased with every effort, even the tiny, daily ones in which we strive to be more like Him.
- Ezra Taft Benson
The sacred title of 'father' is shared with the Almighty.
- Ezra Taft Benson
The great commandment of life is to love the Lord.
- Ezra Taft Benson
I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein.
- Ezra Taft Benson
Callings in the church, as important as they are, by their very nature are only for a period of time, and then an appropriate release takes place.
- Ezra Taft Benson
God will have a humble people. Either we can choose to be humble, or we can be compelled to be humble.
- Ezra Taft Benson
To the proud, the applause of the world rings in their ears; to the humble, the applause of heaven warms their hearts.
- Ezra Taft Benson
Selfishness is one of the more common faces of pride. 'How everything affects me' is the center of all that matters - self-conceit, self-pity, worldly self-fulfillment, self-gratification, and self-seeking.
- Ezra Taft Benson
I firmly believe in prayer. It is possible to reach out and tap the unseen power which gives strength and anchor in time of need.
- Ezra Taft Benson
An unvirtuous citizenry tend to elect representatives who will pander to their covetous lustings.
- Ezra Taft Benson
You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible!
- Ezra Taft Benson