Cowardice Quote by Thomas S. Monson
“Vice never leads to virtue. Hate never promotes love. Cowardice never gives courage. Doubt never inspires faith.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
Contrasting negative traits shows that immoral actions cannot produce moral outcomes.
In simple terms: Bad habits don’t create good results.
Key Takeaway
Avoid negative patterns.
Themes
morality
virtue
contrasts
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
ethics
cause and effect
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a negative habit that you think might lead to a positive outcome?
- How does recognizing this contrast affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Virtue can arise from struggle, not just avoidance of vice.
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