Gordon B. HinckleyYou are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others....
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It is of the utmost importance that you seek to bring more good into the world. You must contribute to society and improve it in some way. It is not enough to be good – you must be good for something. You must try to make a difference. The world would be a better place if every person was doing their part to make it so.
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