Affliction Quote by Wilford Woodruff
“Some labor this side of the veil, others on the other side of the veil. If we tarry here we expect to labor in the cause of salvation and if we go hence we expect to continue our work until the coming of the Son of Man. The only difference is, while we are here we are subject to pain and sorrow, while they on the other side are free from affliction of every kind.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Teachings of Wilford Woodruff, 19th century Latter‑Day Saints
Human labor continues beyond death, with earthly suffering contrasted by heavenly peace, urging perseverance toward spiritual goals.
In simple terms: Work continues after death; earthly pain vs heavenly peace.
Key Takeaway
Endure present trials for future reward.
Themes
faith
afterlife
perseverance
salvation
hope
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- personal hardship
- community service
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
theology
eternity
suffering
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the other side” mean to you?
- How can present suffering be transformed?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a literal afterlife, which may not be universally accepted.
![“Mary, having a man betrothed [to her], and being nevertheless a virgin, by yielding obedience, become the cause of salvation, both to herself and the whole human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3f5/the-church-fathers-1438_human-race_mary-having-a-man-betrothed-to-her-and-b_123405.jpg)
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
