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“Every noble impulse, every unselfish expression of love; every brave suffering for the right; every surrender of self to something higher than self; every loyalty to an ideal; every unselfish devotion to principle; every helpfulness to humanity; every act of self-control; every fine courage of the…” quote by David O. McKay
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““Every noble impulse, every unselfish expression of love; every brave suffering for the right; every surrender of self to something higher than self; every loyalty to an ideal; every unselfish devotion to principle; every helpfulness to humanity; every act of self-control; every fine courage of the soul, undefeated by pretense or policy, but by being, doing, and living of good for the very good’s sake—that is spirituality.””

David O. McKay

About This Quote

Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1955

Spirituality is defined as selfless love, courage, loyalty, and service performed for the sake of good itself, without pretense.

In simple terms: Spirituality means selfless love and courageous service for good’s own sake.

Key Takeaway

Practice selfless actions for their own worth.

Themes

love service courage loyalty self‑control

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • conflict resolution
  • personal integrity
  • community building

Key Concepts

ethics humanism spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure your selfless acts remain authentic?
  • What boundaries protect you from burnout?
A Different Perspective

Selflessness can be exploited or misunderstood.

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