Produce what you consume; draw from the native element the necessaries of life. Permit no vitiated taste to lead you into the indulgence of expensive luxuries, which can only be obtained by involving yourselves in debt.
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If the Devil can only make you think that you are abused or ill treated, and you begin to fret about it, and you give the Devil power over you - in the end, it is as bad as though you had done wrong yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that negative thoughts can empower negativity, leading to harm regardless of actual wrongdoing.
Brigham Young's quote emphasizes the power of perception and mindset. It argues that if one believes they are mistreated or abused, and dwells on these thoughts, they effectively allow negativity to control their life. This mindset can be just as damaging as if one had actually committed a wrongdoing. The quote highlights the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and not succumbing to destructive thoughts that can lead to suffering, implying that our mental state can influence our reality.
Themes
MindsetPerceptionNegativityControlPower
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming mental barriers.
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