“Dare to stand alone.”

Thomas S. Monson

I really like this quote from Thomas because it says a lot. I think most people would be afraid to actually stand up for their opinions and what they think is right. A lot of people just follow where there is more people because they don’t like to be alone. But he is saying and giving the message that it doesn't matter if you’re the only one with the opinion, if you believe in it and you think is right then you shouldn't care what anyone else thinks. So everyone should take that challenge and next time they think something is wrong they should stand up on their own and for their own opinion and not just follow the crowd so they wont feel lonely. 

"Our very business in life is not to get ahead of others... but to get ahead of ourselves."

Thomas S. Monson

To me this quote means that life isn't a competition in who succeeds the most. You shouldn't try to get ahead of someone and be better than them because then all you're going to be focused on is where they are at, and you'll fall behind. What this quote says to me is that we should do things only for ourselves and not for others or to impress other people. I think it's exploring what you are capable of and making yourself happy. Our business in life is to be a better person and not try to be like anyone else. 

“ Decisions determine destiny.”
Thomas S. Monson


What the quote means to me is that every choice you make has an outcome and consequence. They lead to new opportunities and success or failure. I know some people believe their destiny is already done and planned but in reality you get to choose your own destiny and what kind of person you want to become. It’s up to you what you want your destiny to become by the decisions you make.