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Category Archives: gratitude
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. – Cicero What does that mean? Well, to discuss this, we need some virtues. While each religion and culture have their own take on virtue, hopefully this … Continue reading
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete quote … Continue reading
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This is a great quote. It’s about being cheerful in giving, and how that cheerfulness brings blessings. It’s also about accepting with a grateful heart, … Continue reading
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Tagged @JamesRobert_, @tonyrobbins, blessed, cheerfully, gratefully, Maya Angelou
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There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote implies that there is something about people that makes them rich or poor besides … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, gratitude, money, reflection, thankful, value
Tagged @philo_quotes, noble, poor, rich, Seneca
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Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess.
Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. A more complete version of the … Continue reading
Posted in desire, focus, gratitude, happiness, perspective, reflection
Tagged @SiteOfCites, blessings, dreams, indulge, Marcus Aurelius
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When I wake in the morning, I make a wish to be useful to others.
When I wake in the morning, I make a wish to be useful to others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a desire to be helpful, to assist others. I don’t think it means to be at … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, friendship, gratitude, help, improve, strategy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, morning, others, useful
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Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? I like this quote, especially how it twists the words around to make two very similarly sounding phrases mean the exact opposites of each … Continue reading
Posted in communication, confidence, friendship, gratitude, kindness, value
Tagged @RealFarrahGray, happiness, Oscar Wilde, whenever, wherever
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Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have.
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have. – Ernie Banks What does that mean? The quote starts by declaring loyalty and friendship as being the same. Consider that … Continue reading
Posted in effort, friendship, giving, gratitude, loyalty, value
Tagged @ChennaiSocial, Ernie Banks, friendship, loyalty, wealth
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Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.
Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. – Unknown What does that mean? Being happy with what you have, that is the core of happiness. When you can let … Continue reading
Posted in calm, creativity, focus, gratitude, innovation, relaxation
Tagged @_inspirational_, everything, happy, perfect, Unknown
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The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.
The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How happy are powerful people? How many have had no regrets on their death beds? How many rich people spend more time getting … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, gratitude, happiness, help, money, power
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, money, power
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A spark of fire helps to give light to the world. Think of this and act. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service.
A spark of fire helps to give light to the world. Think of this and act. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. – Hannah Moore What does that mean? This quote is a central point … Continue reading
Posted in action, caring, gratitude, help, motivation, passion
Tagged @AR_Foundation, fire, Hannah Moore, light, spark
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Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give.
Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this season we are reminded how much better it is to give than to receive. While the … Continue reading
Posted in affection, focus, friendship, gratitude, happiness, sharing
Tagged @DalaiLama, affection, Dalai Lama, give, warmth
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? This quote is about walking the walk. It’s about … Continue reading
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Tagged @keithcook12, action, appreciation, gratitude, John F. Kennedy
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I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder – Gilbert K. Chesterton What does that mean? This quote is about thanks and the giving of thanks. The quote states that … Continue reading
Posted in affection, gratitude, happiness, love, thankful, wonder
Tagged @NetworkerMK, Gilbert K. Chesterton, gratitude, thankful
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It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish – so easy. But we have been created for better things
It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish – so easy. But we have been created for better things. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? To me, this quote starts out with a very prudent warning. It says … Continue reading
Posted in effort, gratitude, humility, kindness, personal growth, pride
Tagged @thequote, better self, Mother Teresa, pride, selfish
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