
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses." ― Alphonse Karr, “A Tour Round My Garden”. “Whatever you appreciate and give thanks for will increase in your life." ― Sanaya Roman, “Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation”. “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ― Epicurus. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”― Maya Angelou, “Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer” “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” - Thich Nhat Hanh, “Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life”. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook and broadens our perspective.” ― Germany Kent “Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” - Marcel Proust. "The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely." - Louisa May Alcott. "Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have." - Sanchita Pandey. It is an infinite source of contentment and prosperous energy." - Jim Fargiano, "The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons from the Other Side" "Gratitude and love are always multiplied when you give freely. "Those who are not grateful soon begin to complain of everything." - Thomas Merton. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation." - John Ortberg "Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. "When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." - G.K.
Incorporate these short quotes into your Thanksgiving toast, share them with someone you're thankful for or simply let these inspirational words encourage you to practice gratitude 24/7, 365 days a year. While most of these sayings are general enough to encompass the many blessings in your life, some of them touch on something specific like family, long-lasting friendships, true love and a place to call home. Here, we’ve compiled a list of gratitude quotes from authors, philosophers, theologians, motivational speakers and others who have elevated being thankful to an art.