As precious as life itself is our heritage of individual freedom, for man's free agency is a God-given gift.
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Happiness exists within each person, but it requires a nurturing mindset to grow.
David O. McKay highlights the idea that happiness is inherent in every individual, similar to seeds waiting to be nurtured. Our mental attitude and outlook on life create the necessary conditions for these seeds to flourish, emphasizing the power of perspective in cultivating joy and fulfillment in our lives.
Themes
HappinessMental AttitudeEnvironmentJoyGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth and self-acceptance.
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
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.
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
Similar quotes
We’re young, we’re not monsters, no fools: we’ll conquer happiness for ourselves.
Ivan TurgenevRead
Flourishing goes beyond happiness, or satisfaction with life. True, people who flourish are happy. But that's not the half of it. Beyond feeling good, they're also doing good-adding value to the world.
Barbara FredricksonRead
Pay close attention to the particular thoughts you use to deprive yourself of happiness.
Byron KatieRead
If one were to build the house of happiness, the largest space would be the waiting room.
Jules RenardRead
It's not that life has been easy, perfect or exactly as expected. I just choose to be happy and grateful no matter how it all turns out. If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.
Albert EinsteinRead
To be satisfied with what one has; that is wealth. As long as one sorely needs a certain additional amount, that man isn't rich.
Mark TwainRead