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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We are in a great school, and we should be diligent to learn, and continue to store up the knowledge of heaven and of earth, and read good books, although I cannot say that I would recommend the reading of all books, for it is not all books which are good. Read good books, and extract from them wisdom and understanding as much as you possibly can, aided by the Spirit of God. (JD 12:124)
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should focus on learning from valuable knowledge and good books while being discerning in our choices.
Brigham Young emphasizes the importance of education through diligent study and selective reading. He urges individuals to seek out and consume only quality literature that can impart wisdom and understanding, suggesting that not all reading materials are beneficial. He also acknowledges the role of divine guidance in enriching one's knowledge and comprehension.
Themes
EducationKnowledgeWisdomBooksLearning
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about lifelong learning, you could cite this quote to encourage the audience to choose their reading wisely.
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