Gratitude is a profound and transformative virtue, capable of enriching our lives and fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and others. The following quotes capture the essence of gratitude, offering wisdom and insight from various luminaries who have recognized its significance. From ancient philosophers to modern authors, these voices remind us of the power of appreciation and its ability to shape our past, present, and future.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
— Cicero
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for
tomorrow.
— Melody Beattie, author
Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.
— Maya Angelou
Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all
abundance.
— Eckhart Tolle
Nine-tenths of wisdom is appreciation. Go find somebody’s hand and squeeze it, while
there’s time.
— Dale Dauten, business coach
Your bounty is beyond my speaking. But though my mouth be dumb, my heart shall
thank you.
— Nicholas Rowe, writer
Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
— Karl Barth, theologian
O Lord that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness!
— William Shakespeare
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
— Willie Nelson
I know for sure that appreciating whatever shows up for you in life changes your
personal vibration. You radiate and generate more goodness for yourself when you’re
aware of all you have and not focusing on your have-nots.
— Oprah Winfrey
I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.
— Henry David Thoreau