That possession which we gain by the sword is not lasting;
gratitude for benefits eternal.
[Lat., Non est read more

That possession which we gain by the sword is not lasting;
gratitude for benefits eternal.
[Lat., Non est diuturna possessio in quam gladio ducimus;
beneficiorum gratia sempiterna est.]

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.

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.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

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.

We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.

We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one read more

It is another's fault if he be ungrateful, but it is mine if I do not give. To find one thankful man, I will oblige a great many that are not so.

Unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall read more

Unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. [Matthew].