Never lose the childlike wonder. Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.

Throughout its history, the members of Shearith Israel have observed Thanksgiving by reciting in synagogue the same psalms of praise and gratitude sung by Jews all over the world on festive days like Hanukkah.

I am most thankful to Almighty Providence for mercies received, and determined still to press the case into public notice as a token of gratitude.

As with all commandments, gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living. The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.

The simple act of saying 'thank you' is a demonstration of gratitude in response to an experience that was meaningful to a customer or citizen.

Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.

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

When a person doesn't have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity.

Charity never humiliated him who profited from it, nor ever bound him by the chains of gratitude, since it was not to him but to God that the gift was made.

Of all the characteristics needed for both a happy and morally decent life, none surpasses gratitude. Grateful people are happier, and grateful people are more morally decent.

Does not the gratitude of the dog put to shame any man who is ungrateful to his benefactors?

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.

Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.

I was a chemistry major, but I'm always winding up as a teacher in English departments, so I've brought scientific thinking to literature. There's been very little gratitude for this.

Our strength is not just in the size of our defense budget, but in the size of our hearts, in the size of our gratitude for their sacrifice. And that's not just measured in words or gestures.

Ascetics and fakirs come to mitigate human suffering; to heal us and lead us on the path. They put up with criticism; they go through many worldly trials. Some of them have even become martyrs for our sake. But they have done all this with a smile and with gratitude to God. Hence sacrifice is a great virtue.

For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.

I believe that if you reject and don't respect what you have now, that's ingratitude. I'm grateful for everything I have today.

We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect.

Assuredly, Loving Souls, you should go to God with all humility and respect, humbling yourselves in His presence, especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins.