As precious as life itself is our heritage of individual freedom, for man's free agency is a God-given gift.
David O. MckayRead
Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. Though it carries the woman close to the brink of death, motherhood also leads her into the very realm of the fountains of life and makes her co-partner with the Creator in bestowing upon eternal spirits mortal life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Motherhood embodies the virtues of creation and sacrifice, showcasing a profound partnership with the divine.
This quote emphasizes the dual nature of motherhood, highlighting both the sacrifices mothers make and the life-giving role they play. David O. McKay suggests that motherhood is not only a challenge that can bring a woman to her limits but also a divine calling that connects her to the act of creation itself, making her a partner with God in nurturing life.
Themes
MotherhoodSacrificeCreationLifeVirtues
In practice
Example use cases
During a Mother's Day speech, you might quote this to celebrate the sacrifices and love of mothers.
More from David O. Mckay
All quotes →The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness of malice, hatred, bigotry, and selfishness from the hearts of humanity.
David O. MckayRead
It is possible to make home a bit of heaven; indeed, I picture heaven to be a continuation of the ideal home
David O. MckayRead
Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.
David O. MckayRead
Out of the homes of America will come the future citizens of America, and only as those homes are what they should be will this nation be what it should be.
David O. MckayRead
There are seeds of happiness planted in every human soul. Our mental attitude and disposition constitute the environment in which these seeds may germinate.
David O. MckayRead
Similar quotes
As a parent you try to maintain a certain amount of control and so you have this tug-of-war ... You have to learn when to let go. And that's not easy.
Aretha FranklinRead
I think our family is like a lot of families. We had no vocabulary for mental illness
Glenn CloseRead
Talk with your daughters, Play with your sons. You need to be a better friend to them than anyone else. This society offers lots of evil friends. Before they make those kinds of friends, they need to find their best friend in you.
Nouman Ali KhanRead
A society that places a low value on its mothers and the process of birth will suffer an array of negative repercussions for doing so. Good beginnings make a positive difference in the world, so it is worth our while to provide the best possible care for mothers and babies throughout this extraordinarily influential part of life.
Ina May GaskinRead
Freedom has never been free... I love my children and I love my wife with all my heart. And I would die, die gladly, if that would make a better life for them.
Medgar EversRead
Once you're a mom, you've been split into two people. It's like Peter Pan and his shadow.
Emma ThompsonRead