By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves.
Interpretation
Complaining about life often stems from self-centered thinking.
Gordon B. Hinckley's quote suggests that complaints about life's difficulties are frequently a reflection of one's own selfishness or self-interest. When we focus solely on our personal woes, we may fail to appreciate the broader context of life, including the struggles faced by others. By shifting our perspective away from ourselves, we can cultivate a more positive outlook and contribute to a more fulfilling existence.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life and look for its opportunities.
There cannot be peace where there is not trust; there cannot be freedom where there is not loyalty
I have seen miracles in my time, my brothers and sisters. The greatest miracle of all, I believe, is the transformation that comes into the life of a man or a woman who accepts the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and tries to live it in his or her life.
People who carry in their hearts a strong conviction concerning the living reality of the Almighty and their accountability to Him for what they do with their lives are far less likely to become enmeshed in problems that inevitably weaken society.
Don’t be gloomy. Do not dwell on unkind things. Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. Even if you are not happy, put a smile on your face. ‘Accentuate the positive.’ Look a little deeper for the good. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life.
There is no substitute for virtue. Keep your thoughts virtuous. Rise above the filth that's all around you in this world and stand tall in strength and virtue. You can do this and you will be happier for it for as long as you live. God bless you in cherishing, developing and holding on to this great gift, the quality of personal virtue.
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.
Like every beginner, I have thought you could beat, pummel and thrash an idea into existence. Under such treatment, of course, any decent idea folds up its paws, turns on its back, fixes its eyes on eternity, and dies.
When you are warm-hearted, there is no room for anger, jealousy or insecurity.
Also, it's good to have more than one profession, in case your own profession goes out of style. A Wall Street trader who's also a belly dancer will do a lot better than a trader who winds up driving a taxi.
If I see anything vital around me, it is precisely that spirit of adventure, which seems indestructible and is akin to curiosity.
It's terrible to realize you don't learn how to live until you're ready to die, and then it's too late.
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