“To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is all-consuming and all-encompassing. It is no lukewarm endeavor.”
Ezra Taft Benson“The one man other than my father who made the most lasting impression was an uncle, Serge B. Benson. He taught me in three different classes - but above all, he taught me lessons in moral, physical, and intellectual courage that I have tried to apply in later life.”
Ezra Taft Benson“The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.”
Ezra Taft Benson“In the beginning, Adam was instructed to earn the bread by the sweat of his brow - not Eve. Contrary to conventional wisdom, a mother's place is in the home!”
Ezra Taft Benson“With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.”
Ezra Taft Benson“If a man does not control his temper, it is a sad admission that he is not in control of his thoughts.”
Ezra Taft Benson“Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes. Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the lives of your children forever.”
Ezra Taft Benson“The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by where they are judged to be on the ladders of worldly success. They feel worthwhile as individuals if the numbers beneath them in achievement, talent, beauty, or intellect are large enough.”
Ezra Taft Benson“Yes, one can repent of moral transgression. The miracle of forgiveness is real, and true repentance is accepted of the Lord.”
Ezra Taft Benson