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“I will never get over being thankful to them; I hope that you never get over being thankful to them. I hope that we will always remember them…Let us read again and again, and read to our children or our children's children, the accounts of those who suffered so much.” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
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““I will never get over being thankful to them; I hope that you never get over being thankful to them. I hope that we will always remember them…Let us read again and again, and read to our children or our children's children, the accounts of those who suffered so much.””

Gordon B. Hinckley

About This Quote

Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1995

Remembering past suffering inspires gratitude and a duty to pass on their stories to future generations.

In simple terms: Remember and share past hardships.

Key Takeaway

Honor memory by teaching others.

Themes

gratitude remembrance legacy

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

historical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • educational curricula
  • memorial events

Key Concepts

spirituality historical consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance remembrance with moving forward?
  • What stories should we prioritize sharing?
A Different Perspective

May focus on past suffering hinder present healing.

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