Golden Kimball Quotes & Sayings

If it were not for repentance and forgiveness, I would become discouraged and discontinue my labors. — J. Golden Kimball

I may not always walk the straight and narrow, but I sure in hell try to cross it as often as I can. — J. Golden Kimball

Well, I've almost got the problem licked. I'm eighty now, and in a few more years, I think I'll have it completely under control. (referring to his love of coffee) — J. Golden Kimball

We must be trained to clarify minds, heal broken hearts, and create homes where sunshine will make an environment in which mental and spiritual health may be nurtured. Our schooling must not only teach us how to bridge the Niagara River gorge, or the Golden Gate, but must teach us how to bridge the deep gaps of misunderstanding and hate and discord in the world. — Spencer W. Kimball

The story is told that someone stopped Elder J. Golden Kimball on the street on one occasion. There had been a little difficulty in Elder Kimball's family that had become publicly known, and whoever it was who stopped him, no doubt with a mind to injure, said, ' Brother Kimball, I understand you're having some problems with one of your children.' His answer was, ' Yes, and the Lord is having some problems with some of his, too. — Boyd K. Packer

I remember what J. Golden Kimball said when he came down to the stake where I was presiding. I introduced him as the 'Will Rogers' of the Church, and told the congregation that he was a great humorist. When he got up he said, 'You know, I think the Lord himself likes a joke. If he didn't, he wouldn't have made some of you folks! — Hugh B. Brown

I won't go to Hell for swearing because I repent too damn fast! — J. Golden Kimball

An honest man is in Hell when he is in debt. — J. Golden Kimball

Some people say a person receives a position in this church through revelation, and others say they get it through inspiration, but I say they get it through relation. If I hadn't been related to Heber C. Kimball I wouldn't have been a damn thing in this church. — J. Golden Kimball

What can God do for a liar who refuses to repent? Can the Lord save him? He can't claim salvation. Baptizing him in water will not settle the trouble, unless you keep him under. — J. Golden Kimball

I don't know about this here eternal marriage business. But it seems to me that if you can't live with the sons-of-bitches on earth the Lord won't force you to remain with them in heaven. — J. Golden Kimball

We need revelation for the calling of officers in the Church. Men should not be called merely through impression. — J. Golden Kimball

A sermon should be like a woman's dress. Long enough to cover the essentials but short enough to keep your attention. — J. Golden Kimball

I want to advise this people, if the Lord ever does give you an inspiration, for heaven's sake write it down and remember it. — J. Golden Kimball

I believe if I had a house in hell and a house in St. George, I'd rent out the one in St. George and live in hell. I really would. — J. Golden Kimball

No man has any influence or power for good when angry. — J. Golden Kimball

Cut me off from the Church? They can't do that! I repent do damn fast! — J. Golden Kimball