3 Ne. 12:5; Matt. 11:29; 2 Cor. 10:1
“Meekness, however, is more than self-restraint; it is the presentation of self in a posture of kindness and gentleness, reflecting certitude, strength, serenity, and a healthy self-esteem and self-control. Without meekness, the conversational points we insist on making often take the form of ‘I’ … We even make nervous jokes about meekness, such as, ‘If the meek intend to inherit the earth, they are going to have to be more aggressive about it!’ We even tend to think of a meek individual as being used and abused—as being a doormat for others. However, Moses was once described as being the most meek man on the face of the earth (see Num. 12:3), yet we recall his impressive boldness in the courts of Pharaoh and his scalding indignation following his descent from Sinai… . Not only are the meek less easily offended, but they are less likely to give offense to others. In contrast, there are some in life who seem, perpetually, to be waiting to be offended. Their pride covers them like boils which will inevitably be bumped… . Meekness does not mean tentativeness. But thoughtfulness. Meekness makes room for others… . Meekness is not display humility; it is the real thing. True meekness is never proud of itself, never conscious of itself. Among the meek there is usually more listening and less talking… . Besides, even if our being meek results in our being abused in this world, we need to remember that we are being fitted for chores in another and better world—one which will be everlasting, not fleeting.” (Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, Mar. 1983, p. 73)
“And what of the meek? In a world too preoccupied with winning through intimidation and seeking to be number one, no large crowd of folk is standing in line to buy books that call for mere meekness. But the meek shall inherit the earth, a pretty impressive corporate takeover—and done without intimidation! … Every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that gentleness is better than brutality, that kindness is greater than coercion, that the soft voice turneth away wrath.” (Howard W. Hunter, Ensign, May 1993, pp. 64-65)