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12/16/08
"And what is the crowning glory
of man in this earth so far as his individual achievement is concerned?
It is character—character
developed through obedience to the laws of life as revealed through the
gospel of Jesus Christ, who came that we might have life and have it
more abundantly. Man's chief concern in life should not be the acquiring
of gold, or of fame, or of material possessions. It should not be the
development of physical prowess, nor of intellectual strength, but his
aim, the highest in life, should be the development of a Christ-like
character. 'In the destiny
of every mortal being,' says
Phelps, 'there is an object
more worthy of God than happiness. It is character, and the grand aim of
man's creation is the development of a grand character. A grand
character is by its very nature the product of a probationary
discipline.'" -
David O. McKay, "Conference Report," October 1926, Afternoon
Session, p.111 - 112
4/13/09
"Fine gold might be
described as gold that has been fully refined. It has been finished
and brought to its perfection by being freed from its impurities. A
fine man is also one who is refined, who is complete. He was formed in
God's image. He is well fashioned and has a noble appearance. If he
follows God's program, his impurities are removed, and fine
personality and godly character traits develop within him. This gives
him a fine tone, makes him fine spirited, and great beauty forms in
his soul."
- Sterling W. Sill, "Principles,
Promises, and Powers," p.66
9/19/10
"We become what we want
to be by
consistently being what we want to become each day. Righteous character
is a precious manifestation of what you are becoming. Righteous
character is more valuable than any material object you own, any
knowledge you have gained through study, or any goals you have attained
no matter how well lauded by mankind. In the next life your righteous
character will be evaluated to assess how well you used the privilege
of mortality." - Richard G. Scott, "The
Transforming Power of Faith and Character," Ensign (CR) October
2010
1/20/12
For what happens in cultural decline both leaders and followers are
really accountable. Historically, of course, it is easy to criticize bad
leaders, but we should not give followers a free pass. Otherwise, in
their rationalization of their degeneration they may say they were just
following orders, while the leader was just ordering followers! However,
much more is required of followers in a democratic society wherein
individual character matters so much in both leaders and followers. - Neal
A. Maxwell, “Repent
of [Our] Selfishness” (D&C 56:8), Ensign (CR) May 1999