Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.

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"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."

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"What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say."

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"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you."

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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

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"The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land."

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

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

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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."

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