Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.
— Charles Dickens
Gratitude
Many, many citizens have also expressed the same wish. It only reflects their love and affection for me and the aspiration of the people. I am really overwhelmed by this support. This being their wish, I respect it. I want to thank them for the trust they have in me.
— A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Politics
Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.
Those who thank God much are the truly wealthy. So our inner happiness depends not on what we experience but on the degree of our gratitude to God, whatever the experience.
— Albert Schweitzer
Gratitude
Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.
"We are never quits with those who oblige us," was Dantes' reply; "for when we do not owe them money, we owe them gratitude."
— Alexandre Dumas
Gratitude
The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship.
I know I owe my all to Thee, And make me to Thy glory live!
If only one tooth aches, rejoice that not all of them ache.... If your wife betrays you, be glad that she betrayed only you and not the nation.