Advantage Quote by Henry B. Eyring
“To find gratitude and generosity when you could reasonably find hurt and resentment will surprise you. It will be so surprising because you will see so much of the opposite: people who have much more than others yet who react with anger when one advantage is lost or with resentment when an added gift is denied.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2015
Recognizing gratitude and generosity, even when hurt and resentment seem natural, reveals that many people react with anger when they lose advantage or when gifts are denied.
In simple terms: Choosing gratitude over resentment reveals hidden generosity.
Key Takeaway
Practice gratitude to counter resentment.
Themes
gratitude
generosity
emotional intelligence
resilience
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace conflicts
- community service
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate gratitude in painful moments?
- What triggers resentment in you?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to feel gratitude when you are personally hurt.
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