David O. McKay's Quotes

As precious as life itself is our heritage of individual freedom, for man's free agency is a God-given gift.

David O. McKay

There is a crying need today to have this truth heralded throughout the land that youth especially may appreciate and hold the freedom of the individual as sacred as did our revolutionary fathers.

David O. McKay

Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.

David O. McKay

Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles.

David O. McKay

Into the soul of every student I would have instilled the patriotic fervor of Patrick Henry.

David O. McKay

Let us realize that: the privilege to work is a gift, the power to work is a blessing, the love of work is success!

David O. McKay