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
Why should we worry about what others think of us, do we have more confidence in their opinions than we do our own?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages self-confidence and emphasizes the importance of valuing one's own opinions over those of others.
Brigham Young's quote challenges the common tendency to worry about others' perceptions of us. It suggests that we should prioritize our self-esteem and beliefs instead of seeking validation from external sources, ultimately advocating for a more confident and self-assured approach to life.
Themes
ConfidenceSelf-EsteemOpinionsSelf-WorthValidation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-acceptance, one might use this quote to encourage individuals to trust their own judgment.
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