Oh Soyez Sage, Que Puis-Je Dire De Plus ?
OH SOYEZ SAGE, QUE PUIS-JE DIRE DE PLUS ? This phrase- “ Oh soyez sage, que puis-je dire de plus?” may not be a recognized phrase to our grandchildren but should be very familiar to our children! This is a French phrase, actually a scripture in French. It is the French translation of the Book of Mormon scripture found in Jacob 6:12 which reads in English- “Oh be wise, what can I say more?” This phrase became to our family like a family motto. This was our “go to” phrase when our kids would go out with friends or on a date reminding them to be wise in their choices and actions. Having served a mission to France and Belgium, this French scripture became a unique way to remind our children and to help them remember to make wise choices. They were being reminded in a way they knew what meant but one that they were not embarrassed by because their friends had no idea what was being conveyed. It became a “Reader’s Digest” version of the typical parent