{"author":"Thomas S. Monson","author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson","total_quotes":71,"quotes":[{"text":"May each of us remember this truth; 'one cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God.' Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["called-of-god","god","mother","sacred-callings","sacred-responsibilities"],"id":3590,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"The opportunity to declare a truth may come when we least expect it. Let us be prepared.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["opportunity","be prepared "],"id":5029,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmastime fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["love","tree","long "],"id":9887,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. They are so precious. Let them know. Call upon our Heavenly Father for help as you care for their needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["family","parenting","spirit"],"id":10932,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["attitude","contentment","happiness","peace"],"id":14577,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["thoughts","you","house "],"id":18661,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["christ","eternal-father","faith","god","jesus"],"id":18848,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["truth","world","comfort "],"id":23749,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"Perhaps when we face our maker, we will not be asked, 'How many positions did you hold,' but rather, 'How many people did you help?","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["service"],"id":26877,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"},{"text":"I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. Don't take counsel of your fears.","author":"Thomas S. Monson","tags":["responsibility","decisions "],"id":28318,"author_id":"Thomas+S.+Monson"}],"pagination":{"page":1,"page_size":10,"total":71,"pages":8,"next":"?page=2\u0026page_size=10"}}