Quotes about Gratitude

For the sharing of bread is not such a simple thing nor is its acknowledgement. Whatever thanks be given, however spoke or written down.

And that would be my life. And I would be happy.

Those people would take you in and put you up and feed you and feed your horse and cry when you left.

He had so very nearly lost his life, that what remained was wonderfully precious to him.

For some things, said his aunt, it was a good thing Paul was ill that Christmas. I believe it saved his mother. Paul

One of the tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

Let's not allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. Remember Life is too short to be little.

The words Think and Thank are inscribed in many of the Cromwellian churches of England. These words ought to be inscribed in our hearts, too: Think and Thank. Think of all we have to be grateful for, and thank God for all our boons and bounties.

Be 'hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise,' and people will cherish your words and treasure them and repeat them over a lifetime — repeat them years after you have forgotten them.

If we are so contemptibly selfish that we can't radiate a little happiness and pass on a bit of honest appreciation without trying to get something out of the other person in return — if our souls are no bigger than sour crab apples, we shall meet with the failure we so richly deserve.

Happiness does not depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude

Try leaving a friendly trail of little sparks of gratitude on your daily trips. You will be surprised how they will set small flames of friendship that will be rose beacons on your next visit.