Quotes by Dallin H. Oaks

About Dallin H. Oaks:

Dallin Harris Oaks is an American attorney, jurist, author, professor, public speaker, and religious leader. Since 1984, he has been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was president of Brigham Young University (BYU), a professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School and a justice of the Utah Supreme Court. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Oaks was considered by Republican U.S. presidential administrations as a top prospect for appointment to the United States Supreme Court. Currently, he is the third most senior apostle among the ranks of the LDS Church.
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Given love and opportunity, every child and adult can recover. All who know this and have the capacity to help others should assist as they can.

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Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions.

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We may have to struggle to achieve our goals, but our struggles may yield as much growth as our learning. The strengths we develop in overcoming challenges will be with us in the eternities to come.

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I am unpersuaded that relative poverty and hard work are greater adversities than relative affluence and free time.

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...When a choice will make a real difference in our lives—obvious or not—and when we are living in tune with the Spirit and seeking his guidance, we can be sure we will receive the guidance we need to attain our goal.

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We have to forego some good things in order to choose others that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families.

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When you're involved in the work of the Lord, the power behind you is always greater than the obstacles before you.

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Author Bio

  • NameDallin H. Oaks
  • DescriptionApostle of the LDs Church
  • BornAugust 12, 1932
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLawyer