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Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each…

“Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day--and then one more and then one more after that--until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness.” quote by Thomas S. Monson
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“Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day--and then one more and then one more after that--until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness.”

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.

Encourages living incrementally, focusing on daily righteousness to build a spiritually guided life.

In simple terms: Small daily deeds build a holy life.

Key Takeaway

Live righteously each day.

Themes

spiritual growth incremental living faith

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • volunteering
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

righteousness service devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you measure daily spiritual growth?
  • What small act can you start today?
A Different Perspective

Progress may feel slow.

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