Gratitude Quotes

"Oh cherished cross! Through thee my most bitter trials are replete with graces!"

- St. Paul of the Cross

"No matter what accomplishments you achieve, somebody helped you."

- Althea Gibson

"When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude."

- G.K. Chesterton

"Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

- Charles Dickens

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."

- Marcel Proust

"A grateful mind is a great mind which eventually attracts great things."

- Plato

"Every morning brings new potential, but only if you make the most of it with gratitude."

- Marcus Aurelius

"Give us grateful hearts… in this morning light."

- Mary Mapes Dodge

"I thank thee for the morning light, for rest and shelter of the night."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing."

- Camille Pissarro

"Being grateful in our circumstances is an act of faith in God. It requires that we trust God and hope for things we may not see but which are true. By being grateful, we follow the example of our beloved Savior, who said, 'Not my will, but thine, be done.'"

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Joy and happiness are born of gratitude."

- Gordon T. Watts

"Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more?"

- Roy T. Bennett

"Gratitude is a catalyst to all Christlike attributes! A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues."

- Dieter F. Uchtdorf

"Gratitude is the rich soil you plant your future in."

- Lisa Nichols

"Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective."

- Germany Kent

"Gratitude is not in the words but in the heart which expresses it."

- Luffina Lourduraj

"Be encouraged. Hold your head up high and know God is in control and has a plan for you. Instead of focusing on all the bad, be thankful for all the good."

- Germany Kent

"There is something to appreciate in every moment of every day. Strive to find it as often as you can. Living with gratitude will change your life."

- Anthon St. Maarten

"The greatest things are freely giving; life, love, joy, smiles, hugs, inner peace, blessings, family, friends, nature….!"

- Lailah Gifty Akita

"Stepping into this new day is giving me life, like thank you God for strength. I am proud of the woman I have become."

- Germany Kent

"We deserve all the blessings of the Lord with a grateful heart, there is a great contentment."

- Jennifer Aquillo

"Abundance is not the result of unlimited opportunities or resources. It is manifested by limitless thinking, a courageous spirit, and a grateful, receptive heart."

- Anthon St. Maarten

"What is a win? It depends on the circumstances. Sometimes when I’m in my office, the custodian comes by to do her thing. I thank her for her work, sometimes giving her a hug or a high five. I tell her how much she means to this program. I tell her what a great job she does. I want her to know that the work she does counts. That she makes a difference. I feel that in this moment God is using me to validate her. And that’s a win. A huge one."

- Deion Sanders

"Collect moments not things."

- April Peerless

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever."

- Psalm 136:1

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever."

- Psalm 107:1

"Happy Birthday to my best friend. Without our conversations, my therapy bills would be outrageous."

"I forgot to buy a gift for you so I brought myself as your birthday gift. Count your blessings, not your wrinkles."

"On your special day, I’m raising a toast to our friendship and the memories we’ve created. Here’s to many more!"