(11/11/03)
"The word saint in Greek denotes "set apart, separate, [and] holy." (Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 5 vols. (1992), 3:1249.) If we are to be Saints in our day, we need to separate ourselves from evil conduct and destructive pursuits that are prevalent in the world.... If we are to be worthy Saints, we should minister to others and adhere to the Savior's admonition to love God and our fellowmen. " - Quentin L. Cook, "Are You a Saint?," General Conference, 5 October 2003

(6/28/04)
"Joy comes when we have the Spirit in our lives (see Alma 22:15 ). When we have the Spirit, we rejoice in what the Savior has done for us." - Quentin L. Cook, " Rejoice!" Ensign, November 1996, p. 28

10/31/07
"I know that many of you are concerned about raising your children during these difficult times and increasing their faith. When my wife and I were starting our family in the San Francisco Bay Area, we had that same concern. At a critical point our stake members were advised by Elder Harold B. Lee, then a member of the Twelve, that we could raise our families in righteousness if we would: