Because Quote by James E. Faust
“In this life, we have to make many choices. Some are very important choices. Some are not. Many of our choices are between good and evil. The choices we make, however, determine to a large extent our happiness or our unhappiness, because we have to live with the consequences of our choices.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, LDS Church, 1998
Choices, ranging from trivial to moral, shape happiness because we live with their outcomes.
In simple terms: Our choices affect happiness; we bear their consequences.
Key Takeaway
Make mindful choices for lasting happiness.
Themes
choice
consequence
happiness
morality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- financial planning
- daily habits
Key Concepts
decision‑making
ethical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Which recent choice impacted your mood?
- How do you balance moral and practical decisions?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex causes of unhappiness.
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