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Emergency preparedness Quote by Brigham Young

“Learn to sustain yourselves; lay up grain and flour, and save it against a day of scarcity.” quote by Brigham Young
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“Learn to sustain yourselves; lay up grain and flour, and save it against a day of scarcity.”

Brigham Young

About This Quote

Source Speech: Advice to early L settlers, 1850s

Encourages preparing for future hardships by storing food and resources.

In simple terms: Save food for tough times.

Key Takeaway

Plan and stockpile now.

Themes

preparation self‑reliance future planning

Mood

practical forward‑looking

Type

advice instructional

When to use this quote

  • family budgeting
  • emergency preparedness
  • agricultural planning
  • personal finance

Key Concepts

resource management foresight resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply this principle today?
  • What resources are essential for your security?
A Different Perspective

May overlook modern supply chains and waste concerns.

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