The root of joy is gratefulness.

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"The root of joy is gratefulness . . . It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful."

- David Steindl-Rast

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"It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful."

- David Steindl-Rast

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"When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love."

- Marcus Aurelius

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"To get happier, try gratitude, giving back, savoring, encouraging your optimism, and celebrating progress."

- Jonathan Harnum

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"Be thankful for everything that happens in your life; it’s all an experience."

- Roy T. Bennett

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"Sometimes the little things in life mean the most."

- Ellen Hopkins

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"The two words that will change your life are 'thank you'. Like a candle that can light a thousand more without shortening its own life, appreciation is a gift that, when given, can set the whole world aglow."

- Stacey Lee

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