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.
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If I had a choice of educating my daughters or my sons because of opportunity constraints, I would choose to educate my daughters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of educating daughters over sons in the face of limited opportunities.
Brigham Young's quote highlights the belief that educating girls is of paramount importance, particularly when resources are limited. It suggests that empowering daughters through education can lead to significant societal benefits, reinforcing the idea that investing in women's education is essential for future generations and social progress.
Themes
EducationDaughtersOpportunityEmpowermentSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a seminar about gender equality, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for equal education for girls.
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