“If we want to keep the blessings of life coming to us, we must learn to be grateful for whatever is given.”

“In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.”

“Each day offers us the gift of being a special occasion if we can simply learn that as well as giving, it is blessed to receive with grace and a grateful heart.”

“In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful but gratitude that makes us happy.”

“And now, my friends, a dragon's toast! Here's to life's little blessings: war, plagues, and all forms of evil. Their presence keeps us alert--- and their absence keeps us grateful.”

“Comparing [our] blessings [with others] is almost certain to drive out joy. We cannot be grateful and envious at the same time. If we truly want to have the Spirit of the Lord and experience joy and happiness, we should rejoice in our blessings and be grateful.”