Your life is your own, to develop or to destroy. You can blame others little and yourself almost totally if that life is not a productive, worthy, full, and abundant one.
Spencer W. KimballRead
Only when you lift a burden, God will lift your burden. Divine paradox this! The man who staggers and falls because his burden is too great can lighten that burden by taking on the weight of another's burden. You get by giving, but your part of giving must be given first.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Helping others can alleviate your own struggles.
This quote speaks to the paradox of life, suggesting that by helping others carry their burdens, we can ultimately find relief from our own hardships. It emphasizes the importance of selflessness and the idea that generosity leads to personal fulfillment and support in times of trouble.
Themes
BurdenGivingHelpSelflessnessServiceRelief
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service, you might say this quote to inspire people to help others.
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