Uchtdorf Christmas Quotes & Sayings

The essence of analysis is surprise. When people are themselves surprised by what they say, that's when they are really making some progress. — Sigmund Freud

A primary purpose of Judeo-Christianity has not been to move us toward a community where the teachings of someone like Jesus - simple and necessary suggestions for how to get along with eachother - are made manifest in all aspects of life, but instead provide a theological framework for a system of exploitation.[ ... ] It is more convenient for exploiter and exploited alike to pretend their parasitic relationship is Natural, ordained by God. It is easier to believe in a logic that leads directly from original sin to totalitarianism. — Derrick Jensen

Love doesn't always come when you want it to. Sometimes it just happens, despite your will. — V.C. Andrews

Our heart is a treasury; if you pour out all its wealth at once, you are bankrupt. — Honore De Balzac

Christmas is a time for remembering the Son of God and renewing our determination to take upon us His name. It is a time to reassess our lives and examine our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Let this be a time of remembrance, of gratitude, and a time of forgiveness. Let it be a time to ponder the Atonement of Jesus Christ and its meaning for each of us personally. Let it especially be a time of renewal and recommitment to live by the word of God and to obey His commandments. By doing this, we honor Him far more than we ever could with lights, gifts, or parties. — Dieter F. Uchtdorf

The Americans have taken the course of confrontation and do not assess their own steps critically at all. — Sergei Lavrov

I wouldn't have a nose job. I like my nose fine. — Elaine Stritch

My wife doesn't cook, so we eat out every night. It's not fine dining or anything - we're not fancy people. — Howie Mandel

I can't write on the road. I have to be home. I have to be around all those rusted tractors and dilapidated fences and things like that, because it just grounds me in a way that I can't find in a hotel room. — John Fullbright

The major political battles about guns in our society concern handguns and assault weapons, not long arms like hunting rifles. — Jackson Katz

The guys you see me bring home, we're only cuddling and making out like any other person would do, but we're on camera and the whole world's seeing it, and it does look like I'm having sex. — Nicole Polizzi

He was pouring vinegar onto the hot grill, where it sputtered and foamed and hissed. The air was full of it for a few seconds, enough to get everyone at the counter teared up, but just as quickly it was gone, with an implicit promise that anything so intensely horrible would be design pass swiftly. — Richard Russo

can't be truly successful if you aren't willing to let people know that you, your product, and your services exist," advocates Debbie — C.J. Hayden

If the Savior were among us today, we would find Him where He always was-ministering to the meek, the downcast, the humble, the distressed, and the poor in spirit. During this Christmas season and always, may we give to Him by loving as He loves. — Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Everyone is an actor. In the end, everyone wants applause. — V.C. Andrews

If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us. — Dieter F. Uchtdorf