Attention Quote by J. Reuben Clark
“Eighteen months ago, when first I stood before you I called attention, as earnestly and seriously as I knew how, to what looked to me to be the dangers that were ahead, and I urged you at that time to practice the old virtues of thrift, of honesty, of truthfulness, of industry, and so on through the list of those I named. All that I said then I say again.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, 1919
The speaker urges a return to timeless virtues—thrift, honesty, truth, industry—to confront future dangers.
In simple terms: Revive classic virtues to face challenges.
Key Takeaway
Practice thrift, honesty, truth, industry.
Themes
morality
virtue
tradition
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- community service
- leadership training
Key Concepts
ethical conduct
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtue is most neglected today?
- How can we apply these virtues now?
A Different Perspective
Modern contexts may reinterpret these virtues differently.
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