The purpose of the gospel is to make bad men good and good men better, and to change human nature. - David O. McKay

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The purpose of the gospel is to make bad men good and good men better, and to change human nature.

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About David O. McKay

David Oman McKay (September 8, 1873 – January 18, 1970) was an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of w:the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 until his death in 1970. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was an active general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history.

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Birth Name: David Oman MacKay
Alternative Names: David Oman McKay President David O. McKay Elder David O. McKay
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The purpose of the church is to make bad men good and good men better.

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The true end of life is not mere existence, not pleasure, not fame, not wealth. The true purpose of life is the perfection of humanity through individual effort, under the guidance of God’s inspiration.

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