President Gordon B. Hinckley
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"Why do any of us have to be mean and unkind to others? Why can't all of us reach out in friendship to everyone about us? Why is there so much bitterness and animosity? It is not part of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
"We all stumble occasionally. We all make mistakes. I paraphrase the words of Jesus in the Lord's prayer: 'And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.' "
"There is no end to the good we can do, to the influence we can have with others. Let us not dwell on the critical or the negative. Let us pray for strength; let us pray for capacity and desire to assist others. Let us radiate the light of the gospel at all times and in all places, that the spirit of the Redeemer may radiate from us."
"Racial strife still lifts its ugly head. . . . I remind you that no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ. Nor can he consider himself to be in harmony with the teachings of the Church of Christ."
"Brethren, there is no basis for racial hatred among the priesthood of this church. If any within the sound of my voice is inclined to indulge in this, then let him go before the Lord and ask for forgiveness and be no more involved in such."
