To Be Old and Wise...

These are some quotes from two men whom I find to be extremely wise.

"In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance."

-Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"You place too much importance... on the so-called purity of blood! You fail to recognize that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!"
-Albus Dumbledore

“The heavens will not be filled with those who never made mistakes but with those who recognized that they were off course and who corrected their ways to get back in the light of gospel truth.” -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." -Albus Dumbledore

“Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on yourself.”
-Dieter F. Uchtdorf




"We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, but battle on." -Albus Dumbledore

"There will always be voices telling you that you are foolish to believe that you are swans, insisting you are but ugly ducklings and that you can’t expect to become anything else. But you know better.

Because of the revealed word of a merciful God, you have seen your true reflection in the water and you have felt the eternal glory of that divine spirit within you. You are no ordinary beings." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

I would see myself holding a pair of thick, woolen socks. One can never have too many socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a pair. People will insist on giving me books." -Albus Dumbledore

"Our destiny is greater than we can imagine. If only we understood who we are and what is in store for us, our hearts would overflow with such gratitude and happiness that it would enlighten even the darkest sorrows with the light and love of God, our Heavenly Father." -Dieter F. Uchtdorf