One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
~ Archibald Rutledge

One we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life.
~ Harry Hepner

Prosperity depends more on wanting what you have than having what you want.
~ Geoffrey F. Abert

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

That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.
~ Thomas Paine

The greatest need of every human being is the need for appreciation.
~ Anonymous

The half is greater than the whole.
~ Hesiod

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are -- and have always been.
~ Joseph Brooks

There's a basic human weakness inherent in all people which tempts them to want what they can't have and not want what is readily available to them.
~ Robert J. Ringer

To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.
~ Madame Neckar

We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it.
~ Anonymous

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
~ Joseph Addison

Whatever you do, make it an offering to me -- the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help you give, even your suffering.
~ Bhagavad Gita

When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough, I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
~ Henry Fielding