"Why worry about education? Because learning is how we prepare to serve both now and in eternity." (President Henry B. Eyringf, "Education for Real Life," Ensign, Oct. 2002, 14, "Real-Life Education)
"The thirst for education can be a blessing or 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." (President Henry B. Eyringf, "Education for Real Life," Ensign, Oct. 2002, 14, "Real-Life Education)
"The Lord and His Church have always encouraged education to increase our ability to serve Him and our Heavenly Father's children. For each of us, whatever our talents, He has service for us to give. And to do it well always involves learning, not once or for a limited time, but continually." (President Henry B. Eyringf, "Education for Real Life," Ensign, Oct. 2002, 14, "Real-Life Education)
"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 listen to whatever will help us learn what is true and useful. Insatiable curiosity will be our hallmark." (President Henry B. Eyring, "Education for Real Life," Ensign, Oct. 2002, 14, "Real-Life Education)
"The basic gospel principles need to be part of our life's fabric, even if it means learning them over and over again...When we teach the foundational principles in our homes or in church, let the flame of enthusiasm for the gospel and the fire of testimony bring light, warmth, and joy to the hearts of those we teach." (President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Why of the Priesthood Service," April 2012 General Priesthood Conference)
"May we remember our responsibility to carry the light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to all of God's children. And may we, through our provident living, teach others to emulate the examples of our pioneer forefathers in lifting themselves up by their own bootstraps, to trust in the light of hope, and to seek the light of knowledge that will ultimately lead them to spiritual and economic self-reliance." (Elder M. Russell Ballard, BYU address given March 11, 2004, "Becoming Self-Reliant - Spiritually and Physically")
“The Prophet Joseph Smith provided an important guideline about pondering and reflecting upon the scriptures. He taught: ‘I have a key by which I understand the scriptures. I enquire, what was the question which drew out the answer, or caused Jesus to utter the parable?’ (History of the Church, 5:261). Thus, striving to understand the question that preceded a particular revelation, parable, or episode can assist us in obtaining a deeper understanding of the scriptures” (Elder David A. Bednar, “Because We Have Them before Our Eyes,” New Era, Apr. 2006, 6).
"Faith and knowledge require equal effort and commitment. We cannot expect to have faith at the center of our lives if all of our efforts are expended on knowledge, sports, hobbies, making money, or other pursuits." (Quentin L Cook, September 2008 New Era, "Strengthen Faith as You Seek Knowledge")
“As we increase our understanding and love for the Savior,
His light will illuminate everything around us. We then will see evil for what
it is.” (Neil L Andersen, April 2005 General Conference, "Beware of the Evil behind the Smiling Eyes")
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