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100 Thought-Provoking Thomas Spencer Monson Quotes That Tell The True Meaning Of Life

Famous As: 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Born On: August 21, 1927
Died On: January 2, 2018
Born In: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Died At Age: 90
Thomas Spencer Monson was a religious leader, who inspired his followers with his thoughts on spiritual learning and righteous lifestyle. An author and a revelatory seer, Monson was lso associated with public service. He took up leadership roles in chapels (mainly The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Having an excellent command over English, languages and American history, Thomas held four honorary doctorate degrees. A printer and publisher by profession, Monson became an LDS (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) apostle when he was barely 36 years old. Thereafter he served as president under three distinguished churches. He was also associated with 'Deseret News' in mid 1950s. In later years, he became the chairman of Church Educational System. Former American President Ronal Reagan appointed him at the presidential position for Private Sector Initiatives Task Force. Hailing from a business background, he was a board member of prestigious industries and groups. In his lifetime, he had earned several awards and prestigious titles including Bronze Wolf awarded by World Organization of the Scout Movement and Silver Buffalo given by Boy Scouts of America. He played a key role in construction of Freiberg's temple in Germany. Thomas valued community service and ethical culture. He devoted nearly three decades of his life to the society. He inspired hundreds of thousands with his thoughts and services. We have collected his quotes from his speeches, discourse and writings. Here is a collection of Thomas Spencer Monson quotes about God, religion, Christianity, love, life, truth, service, joy, happiness and much more.
Choose your love. Love your choice.

Choose your love. Love your choice.

Thomas S. Monson
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

Thomas S. Monson
Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion.

Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion.

Thomas S. Monson
Never let a problem to be solved, become more important than a person to be loved.

Never let a problem to be solved, become more important than a person to be loved.

Thomas S. Monson
Remember who you are and what God expects you to become.

Remember who you are and what God expects you to become.

Thomas S. Monson
When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be.

When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be.

Thomas S. Monson
Stick to a task 'til it sticks to you. . .for beginners are many, but finishers few.

Stick to a task 'til it sticks to you. . .for beginners are many, but finishers few.

Thomas S. Monson
When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Thomas S. Monson
One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important.

One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important.

Thomas S. Monson
Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty.

Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty.

Thomas S. Monson
He who gives money gives some, he who gives time gives more, and he who gives of himself gives all.

He who gives money gives some, he who gives time gives more, and he who gives of himself gives all.

Thomas S. Monson
Work will work when wishy washy wishing won't.

Work will work when wishy washy wishing won't.

Thomas S. Monson
Youth need less critics and more models.

Youth need less critics and more models.

Thomas S. Monson
Don't forget: one of the saddest things in life is wasted talent.

Don't forget: one of the saddest things in life is wasted talent.

Thomas S. Monson
Find joy in the journey.

Find joy in the journey.

Thomas S. Monson
To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility.

To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility.

Thomas S. Monson
Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.

Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.

Thomas S. Monson
There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.

There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.

Thomas S. Monson
The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured.

The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured.

Thomas S. Monson
There is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today, and to live most fully today, we must do that which is of greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most.

There is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today, and to live most fully today, we must do that which is of greatest importance. Let us not procrastinate those things which matter most.

Thomas S. Monson
Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.

Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.

Thomas S. Monson
Everyone can be discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks only at his burdens.

Everyone can be discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks only at his burdens.

Thomas S. Monson
Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final.

Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final.

Thomas S. Monson
Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

Thomas S. Monson
The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

Thomas S. Monson
Anger does not solve anything; it builds nothing.

Anger does not solve anything; it builds nothing.

Thomas S. Monson
My dear sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle.

My dear sisters, do not pray for tasks equal to your abilities, but pray for abilities equal to your tasks. Then the performance of your tasks will be no miracle, but you will be the miracle.

Thomas S. Monson
Your mind is a cupboard and you stock the shelves.

Your mind is a cupboard and you stock the shelves.

Thomas S. Monson
Glance backward, look heavenward, reach outward, press onward

Glance backward, look heavenward, reach outward, press onward

Thomas S. Monson
The most constant thing is change.

The most constant thing is change.

Thomas S. Monson