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
There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source.
Interpretation
What this quote means
All knowledge and insights come from external sources.
This quote by Brigham Young emphasizes the interconnectedness of knowledge and wisdom. It suggests that no individual comes to possess knowledge independently; instead, all understanding is derived from previous teachings, experiences, and the contributions of others. It serves as a reminder of the importance of learning from previous generations and recognizing the contributions of others in the pursuit of wisdom.
Themes
KnowledgeWisdomLearningSourcesInterconnectedness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about education at a graduation ceremony.
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