Skip to content

A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick…

“A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. We are responsible for the homes we build. We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage. There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow. But if we…” quote by Thomas S. Monson
Download Open image
“A home is much more than a house built of lumber, brick, or stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. We are responsible for the homes we build. We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage. There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow. But if we really try, our home can be a bit of heaven here on earth. The thoughts we think, the deeds we do, the lives we live not only influence the success of our earthly journey, they also mark the way to our eternal goals.”

Thomas S. Monson

About This Quote

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

A home’s true value comes from love, sacrifice, and respect, not just its physical structure; building wisely shapes both earthly life and eternal purpose.

In simple terms: Home is built on love and values, not bricks.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love, respect, and sacrifice in your relationships.

Themes

family spirituality legacy responsibility purpose

Mood

warm reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • home renovations
  • community service
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

values eternal perspective community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express love in your home?
  • What legacy do you want your home to leave?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting material needs can undermine emotional well‑being.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Thomas S. Monson

Explore all 586 Thomas S. Monson quotes

More Bits quotes

Browse all 5,709 Bits quotes