One of my favorite quotes...

“Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don’t judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. Charity is accepting someone’s differences, weaknesses, and shortcomings; having patience with someone who has let us down; or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn’t handle something the way we might have hoped. Charity is refusing to take advantage of another’s weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. Charity is expecting the best of each other.” --Elder Marvin J. Ashton

I read this quote for the first time a few years ago. I wrote it in my quote book, maybe mentioned it to a few people, and then forgot about it for the most part. Then Elder Wirthlin spoke on charity in October's General Conference and I got to thinking about it again. Then we had a lesson on charity in Relief Society a few weeks ago and I was asked to read this quote to the group. I think its well worded, simply put, and oozes of truth. I love its gentle reminder to each of us to be a little better. And that's definitely something to strive for, each and every day.