quotes tagged with 'youth' 
Let the American youth never forget, that they possess a noble inheritance, bought by the toils, and sufferings and blood of their ancestors; and capable, if wisely improved, and faithfully guarded, of transmitting to their latest posterity all the substantial blessings of life, the peaceful enjoyment of liberty, property, religion, and independence…Republics are created by the virture, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.
"We have raised the bar," says Elder Ballard. "But that doesn't raise it just for the youth. That raises it for the parents, who have the primary responsibility for teaching their children principles. That raises it for the leaders. That raises it for the teachers. We've all got to take a step up in a world that is unraveling as fast as this one is.
There’s a lot to be done / while your head is still young
Author: — Belle & Sebastian, Source: Sleep The Clock AroundSaved by mlsscaress in youth reach 8 months ago[save this] [permalink]If the Saints obey this counsel [to hold family home evening], we promise that great blessings will result. Love at home and obedience to parents will increase. Faith will be developed in the hearts of the youth... and they will gain power to combat the evil influences and temptations which beset them.
Author: Joseph F. Smith, Source: unknown, 1915Saved by soeurane in blessings temptation familyhomeevening youth 9 months ago[save this] [permalink]The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail.
Author: George Washington, Source: Letter to George Chapman, December 15, 1784Saved by mlsscaress in education virtue character parents foundation youth sucess childhood 2 years ago[save this] [permalink]As a rule, leadership does not rest easily on young or inexperienced shoulders and human nature being what it is, young Joseph was manifesting the typical bravado of a boy his age who knows he is just coming into his own. Therefore, the telling ot these dreams was not so much an exhibition of boasting as it was a manifestation of the rich and exultant feelings which come to a youth when he suddenly realizes that he has a mission in life and a role to fill. He probably thought his family would be pelaed to know of these prophecies of his future leadership. But his brothers were bitter at what appeard to be a most preposteous presumption. This last dream even shocked Jacob. The scriputre says his "father rebuked him"
Author: W. Cleon Skousen, Source: The Third Thousand Years, p.73-74Saved by mlsscaress in leadership mission Jacob genesis37 joseph youth 2 years ago[save this] [permalink]Can't find a good quote on youth? Try searching ScriptureTag!