Quotes about gratitude
gratitude useless dictionary
Gratitude is a useless word. You will find it in a dictionary but not in life. Francois de La Rochefoucauld
gratitude kindness men
A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter. Francois de La Rochefoucauld
gratitude benefits lively
Gratitude is a lively sense of benefits to come. Francois de La Rochefoucauld
gratitude pyramids people
A story - with a message about praising what have rather than criticizing what haven't: There are some people who knock the pyramids because they don't have elevators!!!
gratitude cheer murphys-law
Nobody notices when things go right. George Zimmerman
gratitude mistake growth
What I'm primarily saying,' he says, 'is that this is a time for knowledge assimilation, not backstabbing. We learned a lesson, you and I. We personally grew. Gratitude for this growth is an appropriate response. Gratitude, and being careful never to make the same mistake twice. George Saunders
gratitude joy sorrow
With so many thousand joys, is it not black ingratitude to call the world a place of sorrow and torment? Jean Paul
gratitude eye bird
Has it never occurred to us, when surrounded by sorrows, that they may be sent to us only for our instruction, as we darken the eyes of birds when we wish them to sing? Jean Paul
gratitude sleep riches
For sleep, riches and health to be truly enjoyed and gratefully appreciated, they must be interrupted so the person can see that not having them is not as good as having them. Jean Paul
gratitude morning prayer
I spend a few minutes in meditation and prayer each morning. I find that this really helps me to start the day with a good frame of reference. As part of my prayers, I thank whoever is helping me - I'm sure that somebody or something is - I express gratitude for all my blessings and try to forgive the people that I'm feeling negative toward. I try hard not to judge anyone, and I try to bless everyone who is part of my life, particularly anyone with whom I am having any problems. Jim Henson
gratitude justice people
It is a very grave matter to be forced to imitate a people for whom you know-which is the price of your performance and survival-you do not exist. It is hard to imitate a people whose existence appears, mainly, to be made tolerable by their bottomless gratitude that they are not, thank heaven, you. James A. Baldwin
gratitude pain thinking
You think your pains and heartbreaks are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. [and then you discover that others have suffered much more than you and your problems look good in comparison] James A. Baldwin
gratitude stars space
Gratitude to the Great Sky who holds billions of stars - and goes yet beyond that - beyond all powers, and thoughts and yet is within us - Grandfather Space. The Mind is his Wife Gary Snyder
gratitude play simplicity
Practically speaking, a life that is vowed to simplicity, appropriate boldness, good humor, gratitude, unstinting work and play, and lots of walking, brings us close to the actually existing world and its wholeness. Gary Snyder
gratitude appreciation caring
The loving parts of your personality have no trouble loving. That is all they do. You experience the loving parts of as gratitude, appreciation, caring, patience, contentment and awe of life. Gary Zukav
gratitude earth very-deep
If we perceived life with reverence, we would stand in awe at the experience of physical life and walk the earth in a very deep sense of gratitude. Gary Zukav
gratitude heart simple
I could express my feelings more easily if they could be put into the notes of music, but as the very best concert would not cover my affection for you, dear daddy, I must use the simple words of my heart, to lay before you my utmost gratitude and filial affection Frederic Chopin
gratitude sleep dark
If hush'd the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep, The sky if no longer dark tempests deform; When our perils are past shall our gratitude sleep? No! Here's to the pilot that weather'd the storm! George Canning
gratitude grateful thinking
I think, internally, we Catholics have known this for a long time. I think we're just thrilled and grateful that the rest of the world now is sharing in the esteem and gratitude that we've had for Pope John Paul II for 26 and a half years. Chris Matthews
gratitude attitude blessing
Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings. Chris Gardner
gratitude jobs men
The few men who do a hand's turn around the house expect gratitude and recognition, so sure are they that, though it is their dirt, it is not their job. Germaine Greer
gratitude hands religion
The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations. George Washington
gratitude men blood
Where is the man to be found who wishes to remain indebted for the defense of his own person and property to the exertions, the bravery, and the blood of others, without making one generous effort to repay the debt of honor and gratitude? George Washington
gratitude demand return
The signal instances of Providential goodness which we have experienced and which have now almost crowned our labors with complete success demand from us in a peculiar manner the warmest returns of gratitude and piety to the Supreme Author of all good. George Washington
gratitude appreciation heart
With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you. I most devoutly wish that your later days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable. I cannot... I cannot come to each of you but shall feel obliged if each of you will come and take me by the hand. George Washington
gratitude abuse attention
I must add... my gratitude to you for the attention with which you have listened to me, for, from my numerous observations, our Liberals are never capable of letting anyone else have a conviction of his own without at once meeting their opponent with abuse or even something worse. Fyodor Dostoevsky
gratitude feelings social
My feelings, gratitude, for instance, are denied me simply because of my social position. Fyodor Dostoevsky
gratitude world-and-love embracing-love
If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery of things. Fyodor Dostoevsky
gratitude praise insisting
It is not possible to eat me without insisting that I sing praises of my devourer? Fyodor Dostoevsky
gratitude men two
A man who possesses genius is insufferable unless he also possesses at least two other things: gratitude and cleanliness. Friedrich Nietzsche
gratitude cheer simplicity
Precisely the least, the softest, lightest, a lizard's rustling, a breath, a flash, a moment - a little makes the way of the best happiness. Friedrich Nietzsche
gratitude integrity blessing
The private and personal blessings we enjoy- the blessings of immunity, safeguard, liberty and integrity- deserve the thanksgiving of a whole life. Jeremy Taylor
gratitude giving thanks
...Learn to give thanks for everything. Jeremy Taylor