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The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness of malice, hatred, bigotry, and selfishness from the hearts of humanity. Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.

— David O. McKay

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Next to life we express gratitude for the gift of free agency.

Liberty and conscience thus became a sacred part of human nature. Freedom not only to think, but to speak and act is a God-given privilege.

Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give.

No other success can compensate for failure in the home.

To be ignorant of one's own ignorance is to be in an unprogressive, uninspired state of existence.

Pathways To Happiness (1957)

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