Women have always played a crucial role in society, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) recognizes and values the unique contributions they make. Throughout history, LDS leaders and members have expressed admiration and gratitude for the strength, love, and righteousness of women. These quotes reflect the teachings and beliefs of the LDS Church regarding the importance and divine nature of womanhood.
One of the fundamental principles of the LDS faith is the belief in the eternal nature of families. Women, as wives and mothers, are seen as central to the success and happiness of their families. The following quotes highlight the significant role women play within the family unit and the influence they have on their loved ones:
“The noblest calling in the world is motherhood. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions” – Gordon B. Hinckley
“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation” – James E. Faust
“Mothers, who are the spiritual leaders in the home, teach their children the purest principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” – M. Russell Ballard
Read these LDS Quotes about Women
“Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity.” – Margaret D. Nadauld
“The world’s greatest champion of woman and womanhood is Jesus the Christ.” – James E. Talmage
“You are a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny. Your divine nature comes from God. It is given to you in your premortal existence.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“We need women who are organized and women who can organize. We need women with executive ability who can plan and direct and administer; women who can teach, women who can speak out.” – Marjorie P. Hinckley
“Satan has declared war on motherhood. He knows that those who rock the cradle can rock his earthly empire. And he knows that without righteous mothers loving and leading the next generation, the kingdom of God will fail.” – Sheri L. Dew
“To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling… Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” – Spencer W. Kimball
“It is not easy to be a woman. You must think like a man, act like a lady, look like a young girl, and work like a horse.” – Thomas S. Monson
“The power of a woman is in her divine nature to nurture, to create, and to love.” – Linda S. Reeves
“You are being raised in a world that has little regard for womanhood. Many of the world’s greatest minds are working overtime to demean you as women.” – Bonnie L. Oscarson
“The divine gifts of femininity are needed in a world where moral values and personal righteousness are increasingly under attack.” – Quentin L. Cook
“You are strong. You are capable. You are significant. You have the divine potential to change the world.” – Elaine S. Dalton
“A woman’s noble and godly influence is no trivial matter. As you continue to gain your education, you will increase your ability to bless the lives of others.” – Linda K. Burton
“The world’s greatest force for good is a righteous woman.” – M. Russell Ballard
“A righteous woman is a student of the scriptures, she teaches the scriptures, she obeys the scriptures, and she testifies of the scriptures.” – Julie B. Beck
“When you save a girl, you save generations.” – Rosemary M. Wixom
“God has placed within women divine qualities of strength, virtue, love, and the willingness to sacrifice to raise future generations of His spirit children.” – D. Todd Christofferson
“We need women who know how to make important things happen by their faith and who are courageous defenders of morality and families in a sin-sick world.” – Dallin H. Oaks
“The influence of righteous, conscientious, persistent, daily mothering is far more lasting, far more powerful, far more influential than any earthly position or institution invented by man.” – Russell M. Nelson
“We need women who have a bedrock understanding of the doctrine of Christ and who will use that understanding to teach and help raise a sin-resistant generation.” – Linda K. Burton
“A woman’s greatest strength is her ability to influence others for good.” – Sheri L. Dew
“Women who make a difference in this world are not those who have mastered worldly success but those who have mastered the art of being led by the Holy Spirit.” – Bonnie L. Oscarson
These quotes are just a glimpse of the many inspiring and empowering statements made by LDS leaders and members about women. They illustrate the profound respect and appreciation the LDS Church has for women and their invaluable contributions to society. The teachings of the LDS Church encourage women to embrace their divine nature, fulfill their roles as wives and mothers, and make a positive difference in the world.
