It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.
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You have agency, and you are free to choose. But there is actually no free agency. Agency has its price. You have to pay the consequences of your choices.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the concept of agency in making choices while acknowledging that every choice has consequences.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf's quote reflects the philosophical idea that while individuals possess the freedom to make choices—referred to as agency—this freedom comes with inherent responsibilities and consequences. It suggests that every decision we make is not without its price, highlighting the significant impact and weight of our choices in life. Ultimately, embracing our agency means acknowledging the outcomes that follow our actions, reinforcing the idea that freedom is intertwined with responsibility.
Themes
AgencyChoicesConsequencesFreedomResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a discussion about personal decision-making at a workshop.
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