Thursday, April 22, 2010

left me speechless

“We want to be ladies in very deed, not according to the term of the word as the world judges, but fit companions of the Gods and Holy Ones. In an organized capacity we can assist each other in not only doing good but in refining ourselves, and whether few or many come forward and help to prosecute this great work, they will be those that will fill honorable positions in the Kingdom of God. . . . Women should be women and not babies that need petting and correction all the time. I know we like to be appreciated but if we do not get all the appreciation which we think is our due, what matters? We know the Lord has laid high responsibility upon us, and there is not a wish or desire that the Lord has implanted in our hearts in righteousness but will be realized, and the greatest good we can do to ourselves and each other is to refine and cultivate ourselves in everything that is good and ennobling to qualify us for those responsibilities.”
Eliza R. Snow


5 comments:

we said...

wow. amazing.

Sarah said...

I love this quote! Did you read part of it in Sister Beck's talk from conference? The quote was a wonderful addition to an amazing talk.

Liz said...

i love that too.

jon and em said...

Sarah, this is from Sis. Beck's talk! I loved it! Hope you and your family are doing great!

allison wright said...

I sure loved her talk and that quote. Aren't we lucky to be members of the church to be inspired and uplifted regularly? My hope is that I am that type of woman.