Conduct Quote by Brigham Young
“If your neighbors talk about you, and you think that they do wrong in speaking evil of you, do not let them know that your ever heard a word, and conduct yourselves as if they always did right, and it will mortify them, and they will say, "We'll not try this game any longer."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advice to early members, 1850s
Ignore malicious gossip; respond with dignity, making the gossiper feel humbled and cease their attacks.
In simple terms: Ignore gossip, act as if they are right.
Key Takeaway
Maintain composure and let truth speak.
Themes
humility
integrity
social conflict
reputation
Mood
calm
confident
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- personal interactions
- community leadership
- online discourse
Key Concepts
ethics
communication
psychology
leadership
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What situations test your patience?
- How can you turn criticism into growth?
A Different Perspective
Silence can be a powerful rebuttal.
![“How shall we know that we obey [God]? There is but one method by which we can know it, and that is by the inspiration of the Spirit of the Lord witnessing unto our spirit that we are His, that we love Him, and that He loves us. It is by the spirit of revelation we know this.” quote by Brigham Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fa8/brigham-young-1075_inspiration_how-shall-we-know-that-we-obey-god-there_148998.jpg)
