Ache Quote by Bruce R. McConkie
“We are here on earth to work-to work long, hard, arduous hours, to work until our backs ache and our tired muscles knot, to work all our days. This mortal probation is one in which we are to eat our bread in the sweat of our faces until we return to the dust from whence we came. Work is the law of life; it is the ruling principle in the lives of the Saints.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1975
Human life is defined by labor; work shapes identity and spiritual purpose.
In simple terms: Work defines life and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Find meaning beyond toil.
Themes
work
purpose
spirituality
human condition
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- career
- daily chores
- volunteer service
- retirement planning
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance duty with rest?
- What gives your work deeper meaning?
A Different Perspective
Excessive work can erode health and relationships.
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