(5/19/02)
"Much counsel has been given concerning our communications with others. The counsel given by the Apostle Paul to the Ephesian Saints seems to be most appropriate for the Latter-day Saints. He cautioned, 'Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good.' (Eph. 4:29.) He further counseled to be 'kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.' (Eph. 4:32.)" — L. Lionel Kendrick, "Christlike Communications," "Ensign," Nov. 1988, p. 24

(5/20/02)
"Try always to communicate with your fellowmen in a spirit of love, and the Lord will bless you accordingly. Using clean language at all times, in all places, under all circumstances, will make you a respected, loved, personable Latter-day Saint." — Jacob de Jager, "Know Your 'Rights'," "New Era," Mar. 1991, p. 6

(5/21/02)
"Our speech reflects the kind of person we are, exposing our background and our way of life. It describes our thinking, as well as our inner feelings. Today, probably more than in any other period of history, we find more profanity and vulgarity being used. It seems to stem from our television and movie presentations. Many are filled with language that can only defile the minds of men." — L. Tom Perry, "Thy Speech Reveals Thee," "New Era," Aug. 1986, p. 6

(5/22/02)
"When you tell a filthy story,
Do you ever stop to think
What impression you have made upon the crowd?
Do you think the boys enjoy it?
Do you think because they laugh
That you have sufficient reason to be proud?

Do you know that you exhibit
All that is within your soul,
When the filthy story passes from your tongue?
It reveals your own defilement,
It proclaims your ignorance,
It disgusts all decent boys who love real fun.

Do you think that you exhibit
Any real common sense,
When you show the crowd how rotten is your mind?
Do you know that you dishonor
Both your parents and your friends?
Think it over, boy, and that is what you'll find.

Be a little choice in language;
Be a little more refined,
If respect of those around you you would win.
You will have a great advantage
Over those who are inclined
To go through life in filth and slime and sin.

These verses I read when I was a little boy, and they made a deep impression on me. I hope they will touch your hearts." — Spencer W. Kimball, "The Davids and the Goliaths," "Ensign," Nov. 1974, p. 83

(5/23/02)
"My dear young brothers and sisters, have the courage to keep your speech clean and wholesome. Improve your vocabulary-it will place you among those who will be found serving the Lord." — L. Tom Perry, "Thy Speech Reveals Thee," "New Era," Aug. 1986, p. 7