Achieve Quote by David O. McKay
“Well,’ you may ask, ‘how may I know when I am in love?’ . . . George Q. Morris [who later became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, gave this reply]: ‘My mother once said that if you meet a girl in whose presence you feel a desire to achieve, who inspires you to do your best, and to make the most of yourself, such a young woman is worthy of your love and is awakening love in your heart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Youth Conference, 1950
Love is recognized when a woman's presence inspires personal ambition and self‑improvement, indicating she awakens love in the heart.
In simple terms: Love shows when she pushes you to be your best.
Recognize love that motivates growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- personal mentorship
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate love that inspires from mere attraction?
- What role does personal growth play in lasting relationships?
Love may be confused with infatuation or convenience.