there are few

David O. McKay: Brothers and sisters, I believe there are few, even temple workers, who comprehend the full meaning and power of the temple endowment. Seen for what it is, it is the step-by-step ascent into the Eternal presence. If our young people could but glimpse it, it would be the most powerful spiritual motivation of their lives.

(Prior to the dedication of the Los Angeles Temple,

Quoted by Kim B. Clark in "Celestial Pursuit,"

a BYU-I Devotional Address on 23 Sep 2003)