Quotes from Ezra Taft Benson
Students at universities are sometimes so filled with the doctrines of the world they begin to question the doctrines of the gospel.
- Ezra Taft Benson
Unless you and your mate are united in purpose, dedication, and loyalty, you will not succeed to the extent you otherwise could.
- Ezra Taft Benson
Beguiling voices in the world cry out for 'alternative lifestyles' for women. They maintain that some women are better suited for careers than for marriage and motherhood.
- Ezra Taft Benson
The Church has no double standard of morality. The moral code of heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage.
- Ezra Taft Benson
In general, the more food we eat in its natural state - without additives - and the less it is refined, the healthier it will be for us. Food can affect the mind, and deficiencies of certain elements in the body can promote mental depression.
- Ezra Taft Benson
There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not.
- Ezra Taft Benson
God's revelation to Adam did not instruct Noah how to build the ark.
- Ezra Taft Benson
Time is numbered only to man.
- Ezra Taft Benson
We all know of families who have obligated themselves for more than they could pay. There is a world of heartache behind such cases.
- Ezra Taft Benson
The moral code of Heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage.
- Ezra Taft Benson
We cannot do everything at once, but we can do a great deal if we choose our goals well and work diligently to attain them.
- Ezra Taft Benson
This latter day work is spiritual. It takes spirituality to comprehend it, to love it, to discern it. Therefore, seek the spirit in all you do. Keep it with you continually. That is our challenge.
- Ezra Taft Benson