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.
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To be a mother is a woman's greatest vocation in life. She is a partner with God. No being has a position of such power and influence. She holds in her hands the destiny of nations, for to her comes the responsibility and opportunity of molding the nation's citizens.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Motherhood is the highest calling a woman can have, as it shapes future generations.
In this quote, Spencer W. Kimball emphasizes the profound and sacred role of motherhood in society. He suggests that a mother not only nurtures her children but also plays a crucial role in shaping the future of nations, highlighting the immense responsibility and influence that comes with being a mother. This perspective elevates the role of women to one of divine partnership with God in the creation and guidance of future generations.
Themes
MotherhoodParentingInfluenceNurtureResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a parenting conference, you can quote this to highlight the importance of nurturing children.
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