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David O. McKay Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Sep 8, 1873
  • Died: Jan 18, 1970

David Oman McKay was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving from 1951 until his death. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history, except Eldred G. Smith.

Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give. freedom

Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men. happiness & peace

Let us realize that: the privilege to work is a gift, the power to work is a blessing, the love of work is success! power, success & work

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 quotes from John Millington Synge

3 quotes from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more views from Dave Barry

27 more views from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 more quotes from Winston Churchill

74 more quotes from Winston Churchill