Ezra Taft Benson Quotes & Sayings (Page 12)

“An almost forgotten means of economic self-reliance is the home production of food. We are too accustomed to going to stores and purchasing what we need.”

“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!”

“Some spiritually alert parents hold early-morning devotionals with their families in their homes. They have a hymn, prayer, and then read and discuss the Book of Mormon.”

“Satan knows that youth is the springtime of life when all things are new and young people are most vulnerable.”

“The seeds of divorce are often sown and the problems of children begin when Mother works outside the home.”

“When our Heavenly Father placed Adam and Eve on this earth, He did so with the purpose in mind of teaching them how to regain His presence. Our Father promised a Savior to redeem them from their fallen condition.”

“Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.”

“Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves.”

“Sin pulls a man down into despondency and despair.”

“Young people, you need the wisdom of age, just as some of us older ones need your enthusiasm for life.”