An almost forgotten means of economic self-reliance is the home production of food. We are too accustomed to going to stores and purchasing what we need.

— Ezra Taft Benson

A positive self-image has little relationship to our material circumstances.

— Ezra Taft Benson

A woman whose life is involved in the righteous rearing of her children has a better chance of keeping up her spirits than the woman whose total concern is centered in her own personal problems.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Bad experience is a school that only fools keep going to.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Beguiling voices in the world cry out for 'alternative lifestyles' for women. They maintain that some women are better suited for careers than for marriage and motherhood.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Blessed are they who seek to learn wisdom.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. Contention ranges from a hostile spoken word to worldwide conflicts.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Disobedience is essentially a prideful power struggle against someone in authority over us. It can be a parent, a priesthood leader, a teacher, or ultimately God. A proud person hates the fact that someone is above him. He thinks this lowers his position.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Do not leave yourself or your family unprotected against financial storms... Build up savings.

— Ezra Taft Benson

Do not make your mind a dumping ground for other people's garbage.

— Ezra Taft Benson