Quotes about Gratitude
Why is the world so elaborate, if it has no purpose? Think of the care that goes into the least little insect and weed around us. You say you love me; then you must love life. Life is a gift, for which we must give something back.
- John Updike
You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you
- John Wooden
I am not what I ought to be, Not what I want to be, Not what I am going to be, But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be. It
- John Wooden
There is a wonderful, almost mystical, law of nature that says three of the things we want most—happiness, freedom, and peace of mind—are always attained when we give them to others.
- John Wooden
Talent is God-given: be humble. Fame is man-given: be thankful. Conceit is self-given: be careful.
- John Wooden
Seven Things to Do." It read as follows: 1. Be true to yourself. 2. Help others. 3. Make each day your masterpiece. 4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible. 5. Make friendship a fine art. 6. Build a shelter against a rainy day. 7. Pray for guidance and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.
- John Wooden
Go Out of Your Way to Praise Those "Quiet" Performers Who Make Things Happen.
- John Wooden
True happiness comes from the things that cannot be taken away from you. Making the full effort to do the right thing can never be taken away from you.
- John Wooden
How much more pleasant this world would be if we magnified our blessings the way we magnify our disappointments.
- John Wooden
I am not what I ought to be, Not what I want to be, Not what I am going to be, But I am thankful that I am better than I used to be.
- John Wooden
You can't live a perfect day unless you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
- John Wooden
Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books — especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.
- John Wooden