Body Quote by Dallin H. Oaks
“The greatest power God has given to His sons cannot be exercised without the companionship of one of his daughters, because only to his daughters has God given the power to be a creator of bodies so that God’s design and the great plan might meet fruition.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005
Human creativity and divine purpose are linked; men need women’s creative influence to fulfill God’s plan.
In simple terms: Men need women’s creativity to fulfill divine purpose.
Recognize and value women’s creative contributions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family planning
- leadership decisions
- community building
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor women’s creative gifts?
- What happens when this balance is missing?
May overlook individual agency or reduce women to a single role.