Catastrophe Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“Everyone who owns a home recognizes the need for fire insurance. We hope and pray that there will never be a fire. Nevertheless, we pay for insurance to cover such a catastrophe, should it occur. We ought to do the same with reference to family welfare.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005
People protect property with insurance against unlikely disasters; similarly, we should safeguard family welfare against unexpected hardships.
In simple terms: Protect family welfare like property insurance.
Key Takeaway
Plan for family security.
Themes
responsibility
family
preparation
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- home ownership
- family budgeting
- emergency funds
- health care planning
Key Concepts
risk management
social safety nets
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you proactively strengthen family support?
- What risks are you currently uninsured against?
A Different Perspective
Insurance cannot prevent the disaster, only mitigate loss.
