--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Many years ago while serving as a…" description: "\"“Many years ago while serving as a full-time missionary, I had the privilege of meeting Elder Bruce R. McConkie. He was a new General Authority and had..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e7/l-aldin-porter-254810_fall-in-love_many-years-ago-while-serving-as-a-full-t_2801421.jpg" --- # Many years ago while serving as a full-time missionary, I… ![“Many years ago while serving as a full-time missionary, I had the privilege of meeting Elder Bruce R. McConkie. He was a new General Authority and had come to tour our mission. My companion and I were assigned to drive him from Missoula to Butte, Montana. As we talked along the way, one of us…” quote by L. 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He asked us to turn to the 88th section of the Doctrine and Covenants, 40th verse, which reads: "For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light; mercy hath compassion on mercy and claimeth her own; justice continueth its course and claimeth its own; judgment goeth before the face of him who sitteth upon the throne and governeth and executeth all things." We showed some consternation. Elder McConkie explained to us that if we were men who loved the truth, we would be attracted to others who loved the truth. If we were men of virtue, we would attract others who were virtuous. If we loved light and justice and mercy, we would be attracted to a person who loved these qualities. He then said, "If you are men who love truth and virtue, go and find a young lady with these attributes, and then proceed to fall in love.”” L. Aldin Porter ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Truth, virtue, and wisdom attract similar souls; love should be sought among those sharing these qualities. **In simple terms:** Seek partners who share truth, virtue, wisdom. Key Takeaway Find love aligned with noble values. Themes relationships spirituality values Mood hopeful reflective Type advice spiritual When to use this quote - dating - community building - personal growth Key Concepts marriage character faith Questions to Reflect On - What virtues are essential for you in a partner? - How can you embody these virtues yourself? 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