Ezra Taft Benson

Ezra Taft Benson (August 4, 1899 May 30, 1994) was United States Secretary of Agriculture for both of the administrations of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and he later served as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1985 until his death.

4 Quotes

Bad experience is a school that only fools keep going to.
— Ezra Taft Benson

Be right, and then be easy to live with, if possible, but in that order.
— Ezra Taft Benson

This latter day work is spiritual. It takes spirituality to comprehend it, to love it, to discern it. Therefore, seek the spirit in all you do. Keep it with you continually. That is our challenge.
— Ezra Taft Benson

Unless we do his teachings, we do not demonstrate faith in him.
— Ezra Taft Benson