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Comfort Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley

“If you will make your first concern the comfort, the well-being, and the happiness of your companion, sublimating any personal concern to that loftier goal, you will be happy, and your marriage will go on through eternity” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
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“If you will make your first concern the comfort, the well-being, and the happiness of your companion, sublimating any personal concern to that loftier goal, you will be happy, and your marriage will go on through eternity”

Gordon B. Hinckley

About This Quote

Prioritizing a partner's comfort and joy above self-interest creates lasting marital happiness.

In simple terms: Selfless love sustains marriage.

Key Takeaway

Put partner first for lasting joy.

Themes

selflessness marriage happiness commitment service

Mood

warm hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • daily caregiving
  • major life decisions

Key Concepts

empathy sacrifice

Practical Applications

  • marital counseling
  • relationship workshops

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑care fit within this view?
  • Can this ideal be sustained long‑term?
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