Articles on Virtue
- Richard G. Scott, “The Sanctity of Womanhood,” New Era, Nov. 2008, 2–5.
- Robert D. Hales, “Modesty,” Ensign, Aug. 2008, 34–39.
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “To Young Women,” Ensign, Nov. 2005, 28.
- Elaine S. Dalton, “A Return to Virtue,” Ensign and Liahona, Nov. 2008, 78–80.
- Elaine S. Dalton, “Stay on the Path,” Ensign and Liahona, May 2007, 112–14.
- Elaine S. Dalton, “Look toward Eternity!” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2006, 31–32.
- New Era, Oct. 2008
The Virtues of Righteous Daughters of God
James E. Faust
Many people do not fully understand the meaning of virtue. Virtue is our safeguard and our guiding star that stirs up reason when our senses err.” May I suggest 10 virtues that each of you can pursue in your quest for excellence and happiness: 1.
Elaine S. Dalton Their virtue and commitment to be “true at all times” changed the world! 11 I truly believe that one virtuous young woman or young man, led by the Spirit, can change the world, but in order to do so, we must return to virtue. I testify that a return to virtue is possible because of the Savior’s example and the “infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice.” 22 I testify that we will be enabled and strengthened not only to do hard things but to do all things. |
James E. Faust Virtue is our safeguard and our guiding star that stirs up reason when our senses err.” Virtues That Help You Be Happy May I suggest 10 virtues that each of you can pursue in your quest for excellence and happiness: 1. Grace is a God-given virtue. |
Thomas S. Monson Apply the virtue of patience. Another who portrayed the virtue of patience was the Prophet Joseph Smith. |
Gordon B. Hinckley We cannot hope to influence others in the direction of virtue unless we live lives of virtue. Respect for self is the beginning of virtue in men |
We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. The home is the cradle of virtue, the place where character is formed and habits are established” (“Opposing Evil,” Ensign, November 1975, 38–39). |
Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts Unceasingly Gordon B. Hinckley It reads as follows: “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven. “The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and wi… They carry with them a magnificent promise to all who will let virtue garnish their thoughts unceasingly. |
