Gratitude

Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds.

It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought.

If we should deal out justice only, in this world, who would escape? No, it is better to be generous, and in the end more profitable, for it gains gratitude for us, and love.

Gratitude and treachery are merely the two extremities of the same procession. You have seen all of it that is worth staying for when the band and the gaudy officials have gone by.

Praise is well, compliment is well, but affection-that is the last and most precious reward that any man can win, whether by character or achievement.

I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.

How little a thing can make us happy when we feel that we have earned it.

It is noble to teach oneself; it is still nobler to teach others.

If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away.

To be satisfied with what one has; that is wealth.

When I was 17, my father was so stupid, I didn't want to be seen with him in public. When I was 24, I was amazed at how much the old man had learned in just 7 years.

I had forgotten how much light there is in the world, till you gave it back to me

The memory of benefits is a frail defense against ingratitude.