Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Marvin J. Ashton (American Religious Leader)

Marvin J. Ashton (1915–94) was a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church,) recognized for his compassionate leadership, inspiring writing, and impactful speaking.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ashton served as a missionary in the British Isles and held various leadership positions, including his role as an apostle from 1971 until his death.

He was known for his warm, empathetic ministry that emphasized kindness, service, and the fostering of strong relationships. He encouraged individuals to focus on their potential rather than their weaknesses, offering guidance on overcoming obstacles and building spiritual resilience.

Ashton’s notable written works include Ye Are My Friends (1971,) a collection of inspirational sermons and messages reflecting his Christ-centered philosophy. In What Is Your Destination? (1978,) he discusses the importance of setting righteous goals and aligning daily actions with spiritual values. His addresses, such as “The Measure of Our Hearts” (1991,) delivered during General Conference, continue to inspire and guide members of the LDS Church.

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Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.
—Marvin J. Ashton
Topics: Cooperation, Help

A true friend is one who not only is willing to love us the way we are, but is able to leave us better than he found us.
—Marvin J. Ashton

Do not allow yourselves to be made to feel inadequate or frustrated because you cannot do everything others seem to be accomplishing. Only you and your Father in Heaven know your needs, strengths, and desires. Around this knowledge your personal course must be charted and your chioces made.
—Marvin J. Ashton

Greatness is best measured by how well an individual responds to the happenings in life that appear to be totally unfair, unreasonable, and undeserved.
—Marvin J. Ashton

Love should be a vehicle allowed to travel without limitations.
—Marvin J. Ashton
Topics: Love

True happiness is not made in getting something? True happiness is becoming something? This can be done by being committed to lofty goals? We cannot become something without commitment.
—Marvin J. Ashton
Topics: Goal

You can never get enough of the things you don’t need, because the things you don’t need can never satisfy.
—Marvin J. Ashton
Topics: Satisfaction

Enduring, or carrying on, is not just a matter of tolerating circumstances and hanging in there, but of pressing forward. I know that’s what most of us find difficult – to endure joyfully.
—Marvin J. Ashton

Being of good cheer makes it possible for us to turn all of our sunsets into sunrises.
—Marvin J. Ashton

The difference between those who are committed and those who are not is the difference between the words want and will.
—Marvin J. Ashton

Striving can be more important than arriving. If you are striving for excellence—if you are trying your best day by day with the wisest use of your time and energy to reach realistic goals—you are a success.
—Marvin J. Ashton

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