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To be ignorant of one's own ignorance is to be in an unprogressive, uninspired state of existence.

— David O. McKay Pathways To Happiness (1957)

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Next to life we express gratitude for the gift of free agency.

Liberty and conscience thus became a sacred part of human nature. Freedom not only to think, but to speak and act is a God-given privilege.

Freedom of choice is more to be treasured than any possession earth can give.

No other success can compensate for failure in the home.

When harmony, mutual consideration and trust pass out of the home, hell enters in.

Pathways To Happiness (1957)

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