Too often, charity is ...

Too often, charity is extended to another when his actions or conduct are acceptable to us. The exhibition of charity to another must not be dependent on his performance. It should be given because of who we are-not because of how we behave.
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 H. Burke Peterson

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President David O. McKay put it beautifully when he said, speaking of mothers, 'This ability and willingness properly to rear children, the gift to love, and eagerness, yes, longing to express it in soul development, make motherhood the noblest office or calling in the world. . .' (Gospel Ideals, Salt Lake City: Improvement Era, 1953, pp. 453-54).
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Do without if you need to, but don't do without mother.
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Impossible mountains are climbed by those who have the self confidence that comes from truly being loved.
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If our words are not consistent with our actions, they will never be heard above the thunder of our deeds.
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