Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful Self it's no wonder that we get hooked on thinking that happiness comes from the satisfaction of desires. This is the meaning of the old adage, "Joy is not in things, it is in us.".
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The still small voice of gratitude.
The still small voice of gratitude.
Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.
Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.
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.
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.
Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.
Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.
Gratitude, like love, is never a dependable international emotion.
Gratitude, like love, is never a dependable international emotion.
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.
Thanks are justly due for things got without purchase.
[Lat., Gratia pro rebus merito debetur inemtis.]
Thanks are justly due for things got without purchase.
[Lat., Gratia pro rebus merito debetur inemtis.]
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.]
