1. "So my counsel then--and now--is to continue your education wherever you are, whatever your interest and opportunity, however you determine you can best serve your family and society" (Russell M. Nelson, Where is Wisdom?, October 1992 General Conference).
2. "We encourage our youth in every country to get an education. Even if at times it seems hopeless. With determination and faith in the Lord, you will be blessed with success. It is a dream well worth pursuing" (Boyd K. Packer, "To Be Learned is Good if...," October 1992 General Conference).
3. "For members of the Church, education is not merely a good idea--it's a commandment. We are to learn 'of things both in heaven and in the earth, and under the earth; things which have been, things which are, things which must shortly come to pass; things which are at home, things which are abroad.' Joseph Smith loved learning even though he had few opportunities for formal education. In his journals, he spoke happily of days spent in study and often expressed his love of learning" (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Two Principles for Any Economy, October 2009 General Conference).
4. "Brethren, you have a duty to learn as much as you can. Please encourage your families, your quorum members, everyone to learn and become better educated. If formal education is not available, do not allow that to prevent you from acquiring all the knowledge you can. Under such circumstances, the best books, in a sense, can become your 'university'--a classroom that is always open and admits all who apply. Strive to increase your knowledge of all that is 'virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy.' Seek knowledge 'by study and also by faith.' Seek with a humble spirit and contrite heart. As you apply the spiritual dimension of faith to your study--even of temporal things--you can amplify your intellectual capacity, for 'if your eye be single to [God's] glory, your whole [body] shall be filled with light, ... and [comprehend] all things.' " (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Two Principles for Any Economy, October 2009 General Conference).
5. "In terms of priorities for each major decision (such as education, occupation, place of residence, marriage, or childbearing), we should ask ourselves, what will be the eternal impact of this decision? Some decisions that seem desirable for mortality have unacceptable risks for eternity. In all such choices we need to have inspired priorities and apply them in ways that will bring eternal blessings to us and to our family members" (Dallin H. Oaks, Focus and Priorities, April 2001 General Conference).
6. "First, gain knowledge through study. In a vital revelation which has universal impact, the Lord declared: 'And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith.' Elder Adam S. Bennion, a member of the Council of the Twelve several decades ago and a well-educated teacher and leader, urged: 'God help us to appreciate the value of true education. If we were in this buiding and had only one window, we would see only one corner of the universe. A man who has not been trained looks out on live through the little window of narrow experience. It is the business of education to fill the building of life with windows so that we can look out on the universe at every angle. Having left this world, we shall enter heaven, the bigger school and I hope we shall all be passed by into the bigger field with a development, which shall be inscribed, 'This man or waman, in the school of life, achieved all the opportunities that were his [or hers]'.' " (Thomas S. Monson, The Mighty Strength of the Relief Society, October 1997 General Conference).
7. "That emphasis, on self-reliance, suggests something about education. We cannot expect the Church to assume responsibility for the schooling of all of us. One of the questions most often asked of General Authorities as we travel usually begins in this way: 'Why doesn't the church...?' And then there follows a description of some worthy project that would, if it should succeed, bring credit to the Church and benefit many people" (Boyd K. Packer, The Gospel--The Foundation for Our Career).
8. "We live in turbulent times. Often the future is unknown; therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties. Statistics reveal that at some time, because of the illness or death of your husband or because of economic necessity, you may find yourself in the role of financial provider. I urge you to pursue your education and learn marketable skills so that, should an emergency arise, you are prepared to provide. Your talents will expand as you study and learn. You will be able to better assist your children in their learning, and you will have peace of mind knowing that you have prepared yourself for the eventualities that you may encounter in life" (Thomas S. Monson, "Be Thou an Example," October 2001 General Conference).
9. "The Lord and His Church have always encouraged education to increase our ability to serve Him and our Heavenly Father's children. For each of us, whatever our talents, He has service for us to give. And to do it well always involves learning, not once for a limited time, but continually" (Henry B. Eyring, Real-Life Education, April 2009 New Era).
10. "Your mind is precious! It is sacred. Therefore, the education of one's mind is also sacred. indeed, education is a religious responsibility. Of course, our opportunities and abilities will vary a great deal. But, in the pursuit of one's education, individual desire is more important than is the institution you choose; personal drive is more significant than is the faculty" (Russell M. Nelson, Education:A Religious Responsibility, January 26, 2010 BYU-Idaho Devotional).
