Quotes About Gratitude

Remember, a book is always a gift.

Was I trying to kill my cousin? He who was so kind to let me live and not drink my blood at tea?

If you have never said "Excuse me" to a parking meter or bashed your shins on a fireplug, you are probably wasting too much valuable reading time.

My fans mean everything to me - especially the sisters! When you're on 'The View' or you're doing movies and stuff, you're a little bit insulated. It means so much to me when a woman comes up to me and says, 'Sherri, you said what I feel.' That just means so much to me to know that I have that support.

I was homeless for a little bit. I was on people's couches, but it was an amazing journey. I got to make people laugh all the way.

I get along very well with the cast of '30 Rock.' I guess I bring a certain quirkiness to the show as well. I'm just thankful they keep asking me. I didn't think I was going to be asked back so every time they say, 'We want you back ' I'm screaming. I'm jumping up and down and screaming.

Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.

No matter what you decide, knowing you has been the greatest privilege of my life.

He felt like a pilgrim standing on the shores of Lake Sahara, having walked barefoot over hundreds of miles, yet all the hardships forgotten, filled with only wonder and reverence at the marvel of it all.

Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.

Many people, women especially, she had observed, responded to a compliment by explaining what they had—or hadn't done—to merit it.

And for one who had tended her years with care, autumn need not be a season of scarcity or regret—but one of harvest and celebration

I didn't do this for payment," insisted Mrs. Watson, now looking insulted. The maharani leaned toward her. "I know that. And I am grateful. But remember what you told me all those years ago? That women should be valued for their work and that women, especially, should not devalue the work of other women.

I love you. I love you. I love you," said his beloved, between kisses. "I cannot believe what you just did for me. I cannot believe you would give up everything so we could be together. And you gave my family back to me. Now I can be there when Tin gets married. Now I can finally meet my cousins' children.

Seeing things through your eyes has reminded me how important it is to stop and find the joy in living again.

Carolyn had told me that while he was still able, Bob had arranged to have his favorite words from his favorite work of Dickens inscribed on his grave marker, but still I was unprepared for their effect when actually seen. Engraved across the granite face of the footstone was the epitaph by which Bob DeMatteis had chosen to be remembered: "And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well.

For any of us in this room today, let's start out by admitting we're lucky. We don't live in the world our mothers lived in, our grandmothers lived in, where career choices for women were so limited.

Now my dad is with me, traveling with me and a big part of this whole thing is I like to mix it up a little bit, you know. Who gets to take their father on a private jet across the country and stay in first class hotels? So we're enjoying it, but I'd stop if it's not possible.

I enjoy what I'm able to give my family.

My only regret is not having dreamed more. I got my life as a gift. I'll give it up without an overdraft.

you can dramatically extend life—not by multiplying the number of your years, but by expanding the fullness of your moments.

Five decades ago, some very kind people in Japan slipped me the secret: you can dramatically extend life—not by multiplying the number of your years, but by expanding the fullness of your moments.

Five decades ago, some very kind people in Japan slipped me the secret: you can dramatically extend life—not by multiplying the number of your years, but by expanding the fullness of your moments. Knowing that I have

Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.