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“Do not trade your birthright as a mother for some bauble of passing value. Let your first interest be in your home. The baby you hold in your arms will grow quickly as the sunrise and the sunset of the rushing days.” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
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““Do not trade your birthright as a mother for some bauble of passing value. Let your first interest be in your home. The baby you hold in your arms will grow quickly as the sunrise and the sunset of the rushing days.””

Gordon B. Hinckley

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Prioritize lasting familial responsibilities over fleeting material pursuits; cherish the rapid growth of children.

In simple terms: Value family over transient wealth.

Key Takeaway

Family beats fleeting riches.

Themes

family parenthood priorities time growth

Mood

tender reflective urgent

Type

advice philosophical parental

When to use this quote

  • new parent caring for infant
  • career vs family decision
  • choosing modest lifestyle

Key Concepts

birthright maternal duty impermanence

Practical Applications

  • parenting guidance
  • life‑balance coaching

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you sacrifice for lasting relationships?
  • How do you measure true wealth?
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