A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.

A proud man is seldom a grateful man, for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves.

One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay "in kind" somewhere else in life.

One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay "in kind" somewhere else in life.

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent
of all the other virtues.
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A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent
of all the other virtues.
[Lat., Gratus animus est una virtus non solum maxima, sed etiam
mater virtutum onmium reliquarum.]

I don't like it when people on the street say "smile" or "cheer up." It's a real cheap line. I'm read more

I don't like it when people on the street say "smile" or "cheer up." It's a real cheap line. I'm feeling good. I'm feeling real grateful for everything. It's a solid time in my life. When people say I look sad, they're wrong.

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.

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.

Nothing tires a man more than to be grateful all the time.

Nothing tires a man more than to be grateful all the time.

Gratitude is the heart's memory.

Gratitude is the heart's memory.

I've heard of hearts unkind, kind deeds
With coldness still returning;
Alas! the gratitude of men
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I've heard of hearts unkind, kind deeds
With coldness still returning;
Alas! the gratitude of men
Hath often left me mourning.