David O. McKay Quotes

A collection of quotes by David O. McKay.

David O. McKay was a prominent leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and the ninth president of the LDS Church from 1951 until his passing in 1970. Born in 1873 in Utah, McKay was known for his emphasis on education, promoting strong family values, and fostering international understanding. He actively worked to expand the LDS Church's global footprint, promoting missionary work and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. McKay's influence extended beyond his religious community, as his ideas on education and moral leadership continue to inspire people worldwide.

There is a crying need today to have this truth heralded thr

There is a crying need today to have this truth heralded throughout the land that youth especially may appreciate and hold the freedom of the individual as sacred as did our revolutionary fathers.

Truth

Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possessio

Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give.

Freedom

Find a purpose in life so big it will challenge every capaci

Find a purpose in life so big it will challenge every capacity to be at your best.

Life Purpose Inspire

What you think about when you don't have to think, shows wha

What you think about when you don't have to think, shows what you really are.

Learning

Do your duty, that is best; leave unto the Lord the rest.

Do your duty, that is best; leave unto the Lord the rest.

Effort

Anger itself does more harm than the condition which aroused

Anger itself does more harm than the condition which aroused anger.

Anger

The most important of life's battles is the one we fight dai

The most important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silent chambers of the soul.

Conflict

Men may yearn for peace, cry for peace, and work for peace,

Men may yearn for peace, cry for peace, and work for peace, but there will be no peace until they follow the path pointed out by the Living Christ. He is the true light of men's lives.

Peace

Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of

Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.

Happiness

Let us realize that: the privilege to work is a gift, the po

Let us realize that: the privilege to work is a gift, the power to work is a blessing, the love of work is success!

Power

Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can

Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles.

Peace