Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley

It is not so much the major events as the small day-to-day decisions that map the course of our living. . . Our lives are, in reality, the sum total of our seemingly unimportant decisions and of our capacity to live by those decisions.

It is not so much the major events as the small day-to-day d

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of everyday choices in shaping our lives. Rather than being determined solely by major events or grand moments, our life trajectory is influenced by the multitude of seemingly insignificant decisions we make on a daily basis. The quote emphasizes that our capacity to live by these choices is what ultimately defines our lives. It encourages us to recognize the importance of being mindful and intentional in our decision-making process, as it can have far-reaching consequences that collectively define our existence.

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By Gordon B. Hinckley

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