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
Produce what you consume; draw from the native element the necessaries of life. Permit no vitiated taste to lead you into the indulgence of expensive luxuries, which can only be obtained by involving yourselves in debt.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Create and provide for yourself instead of relying on costly luxuries and debt.
Brigham Young's quote emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and mindful consumption. It advises individuals to produce what they need rather than getting involved in excessive luxury that often leads to debt and financial hardship, encouraging a life lived within one's means and values rooted in simplicity.
Themes
Self-SufficiencyDebtSimplicityLuxuryConsumption
In practice
Example use cases
In a financial seminar about budgeting, this quote could inspire attendees to focus on sustainability.
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