Henry D. Taylor Quotes (2 Quotes)

We have been counseled to 'seek ... out of the best books words of wisdom.' It is pointed out in Proverbs, 'Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom.' (Proverbs 47.) But in getting wisdom and getting knowledge, above all we should 'get understanding.' It is important to learn a profession, learn a trade. That applies not only to the young men, but it applies to you young women as well. You girls should place yourselves in a position to be self-supporting and independent in the event that tragedy or an emergency comes, for emergencies have come and will continue to come.

It is important to gain knowledge, yes, but any advantage we will have in the eternal life to come will be a knowledge, I am sure, of those saving principles upon which our eternal life will depend.