Spirituality is not a function of occupation or calling. A scientist may be more spiritual than a theologian; a teacher may be more spiritual than an officer. Spirituality is determined by personal outlook and priorities. It is evident in our words and actions.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks Quotes

Healing blessings come in many ways, each suited to our individual needs, as known to Him who loves us best. Sometimes a ‘healing’ cures our illness or lifts our burden. But sometimes we are ‘healed’ by being given strength or understanding or patience to bear the burdens placed upon us.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Well-taught doctrines and principles have a more powerful influence on behavior than rules.

— Dallin H. Oaks

The intensity of our desire to share the gospel is a great indicator of the extent of our personal conversion.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Priesthood power blesses all of us. Priesthood keys direct women as well as men, and priesthood ordinances and priesthood authority pertain to women as well as men.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Become what our Heavenly Father desires you to become.

— Dallin H. Oaks

It’s amazing how much you can get done if you don’t worry about who gets the credit.

— Dallin H. Oaks

We should seek after spiritual gifts. They can lead us to God. They can shield us from the power of the adversary. They can compensate for our inadequacies and repair our imperfections.

— Dallin H. Oaks

What does it mean to be true to the faith? That word true implies commitment, integrity, endurance, and courage.

— Dallin H. Oaks

The most effective missionsries always act out of love.

— Dallin H. Oaks

The church doesn’t seek apologies and we don’t give them.

— Dallin H. Oaks

When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Let us remember that desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices, and choices determine our actions. In addition, it is our actions and our desires that cause us to become something, whether a true friend, a gifted teacher, or one who has qualified for eternal life.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Our earliest efforts will be heard with joy by our Heavenly Father, however they are phrased.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Establish in the mind of a young person the powerful idea that he or she is a child of God, and you have given self-respect and motivation to move against the problems of life.

— Dallin H. Oaks

And so we understand that the atonement of Jesus Christ gives us the opportunity to overcome spiritual death that results from sin, and, through making and keeping sacred covenants, to have the blessings of eternal life.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Given love and opportunity, every child and adult can recover. All who know this and have the capacity to help others should assist as they can.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Materialism, which gives priority to material needs and objects, is obviously the opposite of spirituality.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Let us give thanks for what we are and for the circumstances God has given us for our personal journey through mortality.

— Dallin H. Oaks

It is not enough that we are under call or even that we are going in the right direction. The timing must be right.

— Dallin H. Oaks

Alcohol is the number one addictive drug in our day.

— Dallin H. Oaks
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