Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Neal A. Maxwell (American Religious Leader)

Neal Ash Maxwell (1926–2004) was an American author, educator, and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church.)

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maxwell grew up in a devout Mormon family and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He later attended the University of Utah, earning bachelor’s (1949) and master’s (1950) degrees in political science.

His career began in education, teaching at the University of Utah and serving as an administrative assistant to several leaders. In 1974, he was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a governing body within the LDS Church, where he became known for his eloquence, intellect, and deep spirituality.

A prolific author, Maxwell wrote numerous books blending theological insights, spiritual encouragement, and poetic language. Key works include A Time to Choose (1972,) emphasizing moral agency and decision-making, and All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience (1979,) focusing on the purpose of trials. Other influential books include Meek and Lowly (1987) and If Thou Endure It Well (1996,) which reflect his belief in faith’s transformative power and perseverance.

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Stubbornness is rebellion against God.
—Neal A. Maxwell

Discouragement is not the absence of adequacy but the absence of courage.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Absence, Courage

All crosses are easier to carry when we keep moving.
—Neal A. Maxwell

At the center of our agency is our freedom to form a healthy attitude toward whatever circumstances we are placed in.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Attitude

God’s extraordinary work is most often done by ordinary people in the seeming obscurity of a home and family.
—Neal A. Maxwell

Patience permits us to cling to our faith in the Lord when we are tossed about by suffering as if by surf. When the undertow grasps us we will realize that we are somehow being carried forward even as we tumble. We are actually being -helped even as we cry for help.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Patience

Selfishness leads to terrible perceptual and
behavioural blunders. It makes a pot of pottage look like
a banquet, and thirty pieces of silver look like a treasure.
—Neal A. Maxwell

Yes, you and I should count our blessings, but we should also make them count.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Blessings

Don’t fear, just live right.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Fear, Right, Live

Man can learn self-discipline without becoming ascetic; he can be wise without waiting to be old; he can be influential without waiting for status. Man can sharpen his ability to distinguish between matters of principle and matters of preference, but only if we have a wise interplay between time and truth, between minutes and morality.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Discipline

Act now, so that a thousand years from now, when you look back at this moment, you can say this was a moment that mattered-this was a day of determination.
—Neal A. Maxwell

And when mistakes occur, let them become instructive, not destructive.
—Neal A. Maxwell

We are in bondage to that which overcomes us.
—Neal A. Maxwell

Anger should never be an overnight guest.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Anger

Those who do too much for their children, will soon discover they can do nothing with their children.
—Neal A. Maxwell

Do not let the future be held hostage by the past.
—Neal A. Maxwell
Topics: Goals

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