Inspirational Quotes by Thomas S. Monson (American Religious Leader)

Thomas Spencer Monson (1927–2018) was an American religious leader and the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church,) serving 2008–18.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Monson was raised in a devout LDS family and demonstrated a strong commitment to his faith early on. He served a mission for the LDS Church in Canada and completed his education at the University of Utah. In 1963, he was called as a general authority, holding various leadership roles over the decades.

As president, Monson emphasized global outreach and humanitarian efforts. His tenure saw the construction of numerous temples, an expanded missionary force, and initiatives promoting inclusivity in church activities. His sermons, focusing on service, compassion, and faith, resonated deeply with Latter-day Saints worldwide.

Monson authored influential works, including An Angel Among Us (2000,) which shares stories of faith and divine intervention. Other notable publications include Pathways to Perfection (1983,) a collection of talks, and The Best Is Yet to Be (2011,) reflecting his hopeful view of life and the future.

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Choose your love, Love your choice.
—Thomas S. Monson
Topics: Choice

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval.
—Thomas S. Monson
Topics: Courage, Bravery

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.
—Thomas S. Monson
Topics: Trouble

A teacher, as Henry Brook Adams observed, affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
—Thomas S. Monson

Work will win when wishy washy wishing won’t.
—Thomas S. Monson
Topics: Work

The heights, by great men reached and kept, were not obtained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.
—Thomas S. Monson
Topics: War, Great, Light

May I share with you a formula that in my judgment will help you and help me to journey well through mortality… First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love.
—Thomas S. Monson

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