Who said “Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.”?

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Thomas S. Monson. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Call for Courage, speaking at General Conference in April 2004.

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Monson, T. S. (n.d.). Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1660-courage-not-compromise-brings-the-smile-of-gods/

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Monson, Thomas S. “Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1660-courage-not-compromise-brings-the-smile-of-gods/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Monson, Thomas S. “Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1660-courage-not-compromise-brings-the-smile-of-gods/.

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