Being wise Quote by Hugh B. Brown
“If you are to be among the noble you must be noble. If you are to be among the wise, you must be wise, if you would be among the pure in heart, you must be pure in heart.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, LDS Church, 1972
To belong among the noble, wise, or pure, one must embody those virtues themselves.
In simple terms: Be the quality you admire.
Live the virtues you seek.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- community service
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue challenges you most?
- How can you model virtue daily?
Virtues are hard to maintain consistently.