Agency Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“The decisions we make, individually and personally, become the fabric of our lives. That fabric will be beautiful or ugly according to the threads of which it is woven. I wish to say particularly to the young men who are here that you cannot indulge in any unbecoming behavior without injury to the beauty of the fabric of your lives. Immoral acts of any kind will introduce an ugly thread. Dishonesty of any kind will create a blemish. Foul and profane language will rob the pattern of its beauty.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Youth Guidance, 1995
Personal choices weave life’s fabric; moral acts add beautiful threads, while vices create blemishes.
In simple terms: Choices shape life’s pattern; virtue adds beauty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate integrity daily.
Themes
morality
character
life
youth
Mood
inspirational
caring
Type
spiritual
guidance
When to use this quote
- education
- career
- family life
- community service
Key Concepts
ethical theory
habit formation
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What thread do you want to add?
- How do you repair a damaged pattern?
A Different Perspective
Bad habits can be hard to break.
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