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
We must be trained to clarify minds, heal broken hearts, and create homes where sunshine will make an environment in which mental and spiritual health may be nurtured. Our schooling must not only teach us how to bridge the Niagara River gorge, or the Golden Gate, but must teach us how to bridge the deep gaps of misunderstanding and hate and discord in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Education should focus on emotional and spiritual well-being, not just academic skills.
In this quote, Spencer W. Kimball emphasizes the importance of holistic education that transcends traditional academic skills. He advocates for a system that nurtures mental and spiritual health, fosters understanding, and builds harmonious relationships rather than merely teaching technical or practical skills. The quote suggests that true education must equip individuals to heal emotional wounds and bridge divides in society.
Themes
EducationUnderstandingHealthCommunityHealing
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of emotional intelligence in education.
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