Ruth Benedict Quotes

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue but the parent of all the other virtues.

There can be no life which does not contain something to be grateful for, and the habit of gratitude is one of the most powerful assets of success and happiness which can be named.

A thankful heart cannot be cynical.

A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility.

There can be no joy without gratitude.

Gratitude is the root of joy.

Grumbling and gratitude are, for the child of God, in conflict. Be grateful and you won't grumble. Grumble and you won't be grateful.

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a virtue.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.

Gratitude is the most important attitude.

You'll never see a happy ungrateful person.

. . . Harboring an emotion as powerful as gratitude has power of its own.

Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to living a successful and fulfilled life.

A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.

A moment of gratitude makes a difference in your attitude.

Develop an 'attitude of gratitude.

I keep a gratitude log, which helps to remind me of all the blessings I experience daily.

We should shun ingratitude, and live daily in the heavenly atmosphere of thankful love.

Gratitude is the attitude. That's the thing.

My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy.

When a person doesn't have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude.

Always have an attitude of gratitude.

Being joyful isn't what makes you grateful. Being grateful is what makes you joyful.

Gratitude, being nearly the greatest of human duties, is also nearly the most difficult.