{"author":"Russell M. Nelson","author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson","total_quotes":17,"quotes":[{"text":"Obedience brings success exact obedience brings miracles. ","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["miracles","obedience","brings "],"id":8171,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"Our personal intelligence is everlasting and divine.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["divine","personal "],"id":8356,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"As a medical doctor, I have known the face of adversity. I have seen much of death and dying, suffering and sorrow. I also remember the plight of students overwhelmed by their studies and of those striving to learn a foreign language. And I recall the fatigue and frustration felt by young parents with children in need.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["children","death","adversity "],"id":42206,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"Many institutions of higher learning will grant an 18- to 30-month deferral to prospective missionaries. This will enable you elders and sisters to serve without worrying about where you will begin your advanced education. We are very grateful to leaders of educational institutions who are making such planning possible!","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["education","grateful "],"id":60673,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"One of the most important concepts of revealed religion is that of a sacred covenant.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["important","sacred "],"id":85623,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"To bear means to support the weight of that which is held. It is a sacred trust to bear the priesthood, which is the mighty power and authority of God.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["god","power","support "],"id":117536,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"As we dread any disease that undermines the health of the body, so should we deplore contention, which is a corroding canker of the spirit.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["body","spirit","which "],"id":121961,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"We were born to die and we die to live. As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth; we fully flower in heaven.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["flower","live","earth "],"id":235463,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"Prior to my call to the Twelve, I served as a medical doctor and surgeon.","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["doctor","surgeon","call "],"id":243845,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"},{"text":"Marriage and family are ordained of God. The family is the most important social unit in time and in eternity. Under God's great plan of happiness, families can be sealed in temples and be prepared to return to dwell in His holy presence forever. That is eternal life!","author":"Russell M. Nelson","tags":["life","family","happiness "],"id":270664,"author_id":"Russell+M.+Nelson"}],"pagination":{"page":1,"page_size":10,"total":17,"pages":2,"next":"?page=2\u0026page_size=10"}}