Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

Remember that not to be happy is not to be grateful.

Remember that not to be happy is not to be grateful.

A grateful mind
By owing owes not, but still pays, at once
Indebted and discharg'd.

A grateful mind
By owing owes not, but still pays, at once
Indebted and discharg'd.

Th' unwilling gratitude of base mankind!

Th' unwilling gratitude of base mankind!

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to read more

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.

Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.

There is a calmness to a life lived in Gratitude, a quiet joy.

There is a calmness to a life lived in Gratitude, a quiet joy.

Let the man, who would be grateful, think of repaying a kindness,
even while receiving it.
[Lat., Qui read more

Let the man, who would be grateful, think of repaying a kindness,
even while receiving it.
[Lat., Qui gratus futurus est statim dum accipit de reddendo
cogitet.]