Quotes
One of the fondest memories of my Granddad Nelson was trading quotes regularly over email. Sadly I lost the email archive when I went on my mission, but it has continued to be an interest of mine. I hope you enjoy my collection of quotes. A bit of everything from religion to politics to leadership.
My goal isn't to raise children that fit into the world; my goal is to raise children that fit into Heaven.
But training was about more than learning to swing a weapon. It was about confidence.
Never underestimate the simple intimidating force of a man who won’t back down.
No one ever accomplished anything by being content with who they were… We accomplish great things by reaching toward who we could become.
A man can’t hate himself because of what he’s done or not done… I used to. Still try to sometimes, but I keep reminding myself that’s the easy path.
Never be afraid to show a little respect to those you depend upon
I have not been called as an apostle to entertain, but to teach the word of the Lord.
But seriously, I give thanks for the aging process. Yes, I am grateful to be alive to participate in it.
He’ll never know what it’s like to be the default parent.
The one who schedules every appointment. The one who notices the shampoo is almost empty before it actually is. The one who signs the permission slips, remembers picture day, and knows the shoe size before the shoes wear out. The one whose mind is running a never-ending list of “don’t forgets” while still cooking dinner, answering emails, and rocking a toddler on her hip.
But I’ll never know what it’s like to be the provider.
The one who wakes up before the sun and clocks in every day. The one who misses school events and milestones because bills have to be paid. The one who carries the pressure of making sure the lights stay on and the fridge is full. The one who silently shoulders the weight of providing, even when it feels like nobody notices.
Both roles are heavy. Both come with sacrifices no one sees. And the truth is families only work when both are valued.
The hardest thing is to take less when you can get more.
The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.
