Conditions Quote by Henry D. Moyle
“Our decisions, once executed, can never be erased. This is because such selections introduce a new series of conditions setting in motion events which cannot later be recalled.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Doctrine and Covenants Commentary, 1970
Executed decisions create irreversible conditions, setting in motion events that cannot be undone.
In simple terms: Once made, decisions cannot be erased and set off unchangeable events.
Key Takeaway
Consider long-term impacts before deciding.
Themes
decision
consequence
irreversibility
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- Business strategy
- legal judgments
- personal life choices
Key Concepts
Causal chain
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions have you made that were hard to reverse?
- How do you evaluate potential downstream effects?
A Different Perspective
Some decisions can be mitigated later.
