Achievement Quote by Spencer W. Kimball
“Get a notebook, my young folks, a journal that will last through all time, and maybe the angels may quote from it for eternity. Begin today and write in it your goings and comings, your deepest thoughts, your achievements and your failures, your associations and your triumphs, your impressions and your testimonies.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1975
Keeping a journal preserves personal history, clarifies thoughts, and can inspire others beyond one’s lifetime.
In simple terms: Writing records life and may help others.
Key Takeaway
Start a journal today.
Themes
reflection
legacy
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- historical record
- teaching others
Key Concepts
Self‑reflection
memory
testimony
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you choose what to record?
- What impact could your journal have on future readers?
A Different Perspective
May not capture fleeting moments accurately.
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