Motivation Quote by Spencer W. Kimball
““We would all be well advised to avoid the motivation to the evil thought. If persistently resisted it will "get the message" and stay away.””
About This Quote
Resisting harmful thoughts consistently prevents them from influencing you.
In simple terms: Resist bad thoughts to keep them away.
Key Takeaway
Practice active mental discipline.
Themes
self‑control
thoughts
morality
discipline
Mood
determined
serious
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- journaling
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
ethics
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your negative thoughts?
- How can you reinforce resistance?
A Different Perspective
Even with resistance, intrusive thoughts may recur.
![“[Humility is:] Greatness in plain clothes” quote by Spencer W. Kimball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/703/spencer-w-kimball-1179_clothes_humility-is-greatness-in-plain-clothes-8_81127.jpg)
![“There may be some who would disregard [the family] and ignore the important things, yet we feel that almost everyone who stops to think of this and weigh it will conclude that when the home is destroyed, the nation goes to pieces. There can be no question about this, and all historians or those…” quote by Spencer W. Kimball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c21/spencer-w-kimball-1179_family_there-may-be-some-who-would-disregard-th_87654.jpg)
