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
Man must live, not only exist; he must do, not merely be; he must grow, not just vegetate.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life should be actively engaged with growth and purpose rather than passive existence.
This quote emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest by actively participating in one's personal growth and achievements. It suggests that merely existing or going through the motions of life is insufficient; individuals should strive for a more meaningful existence through actions that foster growth and development.
Themes
GrowthLifePurposeActiveExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech to encourage others to pursue their goals.
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What could you do better for your children and your children's children than to record the story of your life, your triumphs over adversity, your recovery after a fall, your progress when all seemed black, your rejoicing when you had finally achieved? Some of what you write may be humdrum dates and places, but there will also be rich passages that will be quoted by your posterity.
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Failure to plan brings barrenness and sterility. Fate brushes man with its wings, but we make our own fate largely.
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The day obedience becomes a quest and not an irritation is the day you gain power.
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