James E. Faust Quotes

A collection of quotes by James E. Faust.

James E. Faust (1920-2007) was an American religious leader and lawyer. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1978 until his death. Prior to his calling as an apostle, he had a successful career as a lawyer and practiced law for several years. During his time as an apostle, he gave numerous influential talks and played a vital role in guiding the LDS Church. Faust is remembered for his kind and compassionate nature and his emphasis on the power of forgiveness.

As a young man, I lived through the Great Depression, when b

As a young man, I lived through the Great Depression, when banks failed and so many lost their jobs and homes and went hungry. I was fortunate to have a job at a canning factory that paid 25 cents an hour.

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The depth of the love of parents for their children cannot be measured. It is like no other relationship. It exceeds concern for life itself. The love of a parent for a child is continuous and transcends heartbreak and disappointment.

Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties

Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope.

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