Born Quote by James E. Faust
“At the heart of the message of the Savior of the world is a single, glorious, wonderful, still largely untried concept. In its simplest terms the message is that we should seek to overcome the selfishness we all seem to be born with, that we should overcome human nature and think of others before self.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2005
The core teaching is that humanity must transcend innate selfishness and prioritize others over self-interest.
In simple terms: We must overcome selfish nature and care for others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy and self‑lessness.
Themes
selflessness
spirituality
human nature
service
compassion
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
moral
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- family life
- community projects
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
moral philosophy
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice self‑lessness daily?
- What obstacles arise when prioritizing others?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated selfish habits is difficult and may meet resistance.
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