If the Devil can only make you think that you are abused or ill treated, and you begin to fret about it, and you give the Devil power over you - in the end, it is as bad as though you had done wrong yourself.
Brigham YoungRead
I don't care about my character here on earth.I don't care about what other people think or say about me, all I care about is my standing before the Lord.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of one's moral and spiritual standing over societal judgment or reputation.
Brigham Young expresses a profound perspective on life, prioritizing one's relationship with a higher power over the opinions of others. He suggests that individual integrity and faith are more important than external perceptions, implying that true worth is measured by one's inner character and spiritual alignment rather than societal accolades or criticisms.
Themes
CharacterFaithIntegritySpiritualityJudgment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a speech about living authentically despite societal pressures.
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