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“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.” quote by Dallin H. Oaks
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“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.”

Dallin H. Oaks

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and value women’s creative contributions.

Themes

gender purpose creativity spirituality

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family planning
  • leadership decisions
  • community building
  • artistic projects

Key Concepts

theology gender dynamics co‑creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor women’s creative gifts?
  • What happens when this balance is missing?
A Different Perspective

May overlook individual agency or reduce women to a single role.

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