Brethren Quote by Heber C. Kimball
“The time will come when we will be obliged to depend upon our own resources; for the time is not far distant when the curtain will be dropped between us and the United States. When the time comes, brethren and sisters, you will wish you had commenced sooner to make your own clothing. I tell you, God requires us to go into home manufacture; and, prolong it as much as you like, you have got to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, LDS Church, 1860
Self‑reliance is essential; we must prepare to provide for ourselves before external aid fades.
In simple terms: Prepare to be independent.
Key Takeaway
Start building self‑reliance now.
Themes
self‑reliance
preparation
faith
independence
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- homesteading
- personal budgeting
- skill learning
- emergency planning
Key Concepts
economic resilience
spiritual duty
community support
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you begin small steps toward self‑reliance?
- What resources do you already have?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on others may still be necessary in crises.
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