Elder Henry B. Eyring
"Waiting Upon the Lord"
September 30, 1990 BYU Fireside
" I suppose no one is as handsome or as beautiful as he or she wishes, or as brilliant in school or as witty in speech or as wealthy as we would like, but in a world of varied talents and fortunes that we can't always command, I think that makes even more attractive the qualities we can command—such qualities as thoughtfulness, patience, a kind word, and true delight in the accomplishment of another. These cost us nothing, and they can mean everything to the one who receives them."
Elder Jeffery R. Holland
"How Do I Love Thee?"
February 15, 2000 BYU Devotional
"The lessons we learn from patience will cultivate our character, lift our lives, and heighten our happiness."
Elder Deiter F. Uchtdorf
"Continue in Patience"
April 2010 General Conference
"There is an important concept here: patience is not passive resignation, nor is it failing to act because of our fears. Patience means active waiting and enduring. It means staying with something and doing all that we can—working, hoping, and exercising faith; bearing hardship with fortitude, even when the desires of our hearts are delayed. Patience is not simply enduring; it is enduring well!"
Elder Deiter F. Uchtdorf
"Continue in Patience"
April 2010 General Conference
"Life is full of difficulties, some minor and others of a more serious nature. There seems to be an unending supply of challenges for one and all. Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous solutions to such challenges, forgetting that frequently the heavenly virtue of patience is required."
President Thomas S. Monson
"Patience, a Heavenly Virtue"
September 2002 Liahona
"The more we are filled with the Spirit of God, the more we extend ourselves to others. We become peacemakers in our homes and families, we help our fellowmen everywhere, and we reach out in merciful acts of kindness, forgiveness, grace, and long-suffering patience."
President Deiter F. Uchtdorf
"The Way of the Disciple"
April 2009 General Conference
"Submitting “cheerfully and with patience” to all His will lets you learn precious if difficult lessons and eternal truths that will yield blessings."
Elder Richard G. Scott
"To Be Healed"
April 1994 General Conference
"You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you. 2 The tempering effect of patience is required.3 Some blessings will be delivered here in this life; others will come beyond the veil. "
Elder Richard G. Scott
"Finding Joy in Life"
April 1996 General Conference
"When the Lord advises us to “continue in patience until [we] are perfected,”6 He is acknowledging that it takes time and perseverance. Understanding the why of the gospel and the why of the priesthood will help us to see the divine purpose of all of this. It will give us motivation and strength to do the right things, even when they are hard. Staying focused on the basic principles of gospel living will bless us with clarity, wisdom, and direction."
President Deiter F. Uchtdorf
"The Why of Priesthood Service"
April 2002 General Conference
"I suppose no one is as handsome or as beautiful as he or she wishes, or as brilliant in school or as witty in speech or as wealthy as we would like, but in a world of varied talents and fortunes that we can’t always command, I think that makes even more attractive the qualities we can command—such qualities as thoughtfulness, patience, a kind word, and true delight in the accomplishment of another. These cost us nothing, and they can mean everything to the one who receives them."
Elder Jeffery R. Holland
"How Do I Love Thee?"
February 15, 2000 BYU Devotional
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