Agents Quote by Henry B. Eyring
“The enemy of human happiness as well as the cause of poverty and starvation is not the birth of children. It is the failure of people to do with the earth what God could teach them to do if only they would ask and then obey, for they are agents unto themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2015
Human suffering stems from neglecting stewardship of Earth, not from having children.
In simple terms: Care for Earth, not blame children.
Key Takeaway
Practice responsible stewardship.
Themes
environment
responsibility
humanity
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community projects
- education
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
stewardship
ethical duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model better stewardship?
- What obstacles hinder caring for the Earth?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change due to convenience or denial.
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