Education

1. "For members of the Church, education is not merely a good idea—it's a commandment. We are to learn 'of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad' (see D&C 88:79–80)." (Dieter F. Uchtdorf “Two Principles for Any Economy” November 2009 Ensign)

2. Our education must never stop. If it ends at the door of the classroom on graduation day, we will fail. And we will need the help of heaven to know which of the myriad things we could study we would most wisely learn. We cannot waste time entertaining ourselves when we have the chance to read or to listen to whatever will help us learn what is true and useful. Insatiable curiosity will be our hallmark.” (Henry B. Eyring, “Real-Life Education” April 2009 New Era) 

3. “Learning the lessons of the past allows you to walk boldly in the light without running the risk of stumbling in the darkness. This is the way it’s supposed to work. This is God’s plan: father and mother, grandfather and grandmother teaching their children; children learning from them and then becoming a more righteous generation through their own personal experiences and opportunities. Learning the lessons of the past allows you to build personal testimony on a solid bedrock of obedience, faith, and the witness of the Spirit.” (M. Russell Ballard, “Learning the Lessons of the Past” May 2009 Ensign) 

4. "The Lord has mandated that this people get all the education they can. He has been very clear about this. . . . ". . . And so I say to you young men, rise up and discipline yourself to take advantage of educational opportunities." (Gordon B. Hinckley, “Rise Up, O Men of God” November 2006 Ensign) 

 5. "We do live in turbulent times. Often the future is unknown; therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties. Statistics reveal that at some time, for a variety of reasons, you may find yourself in the role of financial provider. I urge you to pursue your education and learn marketable skills so that, should such a situation arise, you are prepared.” (Thomas S. Monson, “If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear” November 2004 Ensign)


6. "In academic preparation I have found it a good practice to read a text with the idea that I will be asked to explain that which the author wrote and its application to the subject covered. Also, I have tried to be attentive in any lecture in the classroom and to pretend that i would be called upon to present the same lecture to others. While this practice is very hard work, it certainly helps during test week!" (Thomas S. Monson, "Three Gates, Only You Can Open" August 2008 New Era)


7. "The thirst for education can be a blessing of a curse, depending on our motives. If we continue to seek learning to serve God and His children better, it is a blessing of great worth. If we seek learning to exalt ourselves alone, it leads to selfishness and pride." (Henry B. Eyring, "Real-Life Education" April 2009 New Era)


8.  "When we give thanks in all things, we see  hardships and adversities in the context of the purpose of life...we are meant to learn and grow through opposition, through meeting our challenges, and through teaching others to do the same...the Lord will not only consecrate our afflictions for our gain, be He will use them to bless the lives of countless others." (Dallin H. Oaks, "Give Thanks in All Things" May 2003 Ensign)


9. " Our Creator expects His children everywhere to educate themselves. He issued a commandment: 'seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words or wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith." And He assures us that knowledge acquired here will be ours forever." (Russell M. Nelson, "Where Is Wisdom?" November 1992 Ensign)

10. "No pain that we suffer, no trail that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education, to the development of such qualities as patience, faith, fortitude and humility. All that we suffer and all that we endure, especially when we endure it patiently, builds up our characters, purified our hearts, expands our souls, and makes us more tender and charitable, more worthy to be called the children of God...and it is through sorrow and suffering, toil and tribulation, that we gain the education that we have come here to acquire and which will make us more like our Father and Mother in heaven."(Orson F. Whitney quoted in Larry Rchiman's "Learning Through Life's Trial's" May 2010 Ensign)