“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire

“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” – Tecumseh

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus

“‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” – Alice Walker

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” – G.K. Chesterton

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” – Omar Khayyam

“On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.” – William Jennings Bryan