Cecil O. Samuelson

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Cecil O. Samuelson

Cecil O. Samuelson is described in biographical records as an American religious leader and physician (born 1941). The selections gathered here touch on doubt, thoughts, wisdom. This profile brings the attributed quotations together with their available source information.

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“Some seem to believe that faith and questions are antithetical. Such could not be further from the truth. The question is not whether or not we should ask questions but rather, what are the questions that we should be asking?”

— Cecil O. Samuelson

Biography at a glance

Profile: American religious leader and physician
Life: born 1941
Quotes in this collection: 3

Life and work

Biographical records connect Cecil O. Samuelson with Duke University School of Medicine and Granite High School. This collection includes 3 quotations credited to Cecil O. Samuelson. Each quotation page preserves its own citation, when supplied, so readers can follow the passage back to its stated context.

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“Some seem to believe that faith and questions are antithetical. Such could not be further from the truth. The question is not whether or not we should ask questions but rather, what are the questions that we should be asking?”

— Cecil O. Samuelson

“When we begin to understand the magnitude of [the Messiah’s] sacrifice and service to us individually and collectively, we then cannot consider anything else to be of more importance or to approach His significance in our lives. “For most of us, this understanding does not come all at once and likely will not be fully complete during our mortal sojourn. We do know, however, that as we learn line upon line, our appreciation for the Savior’s contributions will increase and our knowledge and assurance of their truthfulness will grow.”

"Perilous Times," Ensign, Nov. 2004, 50-51

— Cecil O. Samuelson

“You recognize that with every promised blessing there are associated responsibilities. Whatever you do according to the will of the Lord is the Lord’s business.” Thus, holding the priesthood and doing your duty to God is not only a very serious responsibility but also a remarkable privilege.”

"Our Duty to God", Ensign, Nov 2001, 41

— Cecil O. Samuelson