A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even in paradise.
Interpretation
Gratitude shapes our perspective, regardless of our situation.
This quote emphasizes the idea that one's attitude determines their experience of life. A person who practices gratitude will appreciate their circumstances and find joy even in difficult situations, while someone who tends to complain will find fault and negativity even in ideal conditions. It highlights the contrast between a thankful heart and a complaining spirit.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire an audience to practice gratitude.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.
Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
I believe in intuitions and inspirations...I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.
You can never know everything, and part of what you know is always wrong. A portion of wisdom lies in knowing that. A portion of courage lies in going on anyway.
When the mind loses its density, you become translucent, like the flower. Spirit - the formless - shines through you into the world.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
Never participate in the secrets of those above you; you think you share the fruit, and you share the stones - the confidence of a prince is not a grant, but a tax
Belief is in ignorance. If you know, you know. And it is good that if you donβt know, know that you donβt know β the belief can deceive you. The belief can create an atmosphere in your mind, where, without knowing, you start thinking that you know. Belief is not trust, and the more strongly you say that you believe totally, the more you are afraid of the doubt within you.
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