One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
One we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life.
Prosperity depends more on wanting what you have than having what you want.
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.
That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.
The greatest need of every human being is the need for appreciation.
The half is greater than the whole.
There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants — more than anything else — to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are — and have always been.
There's a basic human weakness inherent in all people which tempts them to want what they can't have and not want what is readily available to them.
To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.
We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it.
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Whatever you do, make it an offering to me — the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help you give, even your suffering.
When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough, I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
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