Rights are best guarded when each person and group guards for others those rights they wish guarded for themselves.
Jeffrey R. HollandRead
On occasions, global or personal, we may feel we are distanced from God, shut out from heaven, lost, alone in dark and dreary places. Often enough that distress can be of our own making, but even then the Father of us all is watching and assisting. And always there are those angels who come and go all around us, seen and unseen, known and unknown, mortal and immortal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on feelings of distance from divinity and the support that exists around us, both seen and unseen.
In this quote, Jeffrey R. Holland expresses the idea that during times of despair, individuals may feel isolated and abandoned, questioning their connection to a higher power. He reassures that, regardless of our perceived distance from divinity, there is always divine assistance and the presence of both mortal and immortal beings who offer help and guidance, highlighting the importance of faith and the unseen support that surrounds us in times of need.
Themes
FaithSupportAngelsDivinityDistress
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about overcoming personal challenges, one might quote this to emphasize the support present in our struggles.
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