Quotes About Gratitude

I think it's my nature to - every time I hear about an award or a nomination, it makes me realize how much I must've been losing before, because I was not aware that every major city had these critics' awards.

Some of the happiest people I know have none of the things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy.

After losing Dad, there was the idea that none of us have forever. It really affects you. It makes you want to live each day as if it's your last.

Our favourite restaurant, cafe, noodle joint or eating house is always there for us when we need them, from morning coffee to major milestone, hump day or Fri-yay.

Some fan literally broke into my house. He literally came in and said, 'I'm a huge fan. I brought you food.' He brought me three boxes of noodles.

Gratitude is not a limited resource, nor is it costly. It is abundant as air. We breathe it in but forget to exhale.

My whole family actually, but my parents. I had such a normal and amazing childhood. I've been so lucky. My parents are cool and normal. They don't talk about the business and I still have stuff to do at their house.

It's easy for me to stay grounded because I know I am just a girl, a mother, a daughter, a lover... a normal person who was lucky enough to do this job, and I know it's my job - not the person I am.

I'm lucky that I have people listening to my music, waiting to see me in North America.

North Carolina was where you could have Thanksgiving and feel like it was Thanksgiving.

Bears fans... man... I could not have chosen a better place to make my first stop outside of North Carolina.

I'm extremely grateful I was born in North Korea. If that didn't happen, there's no way I could understand other people's pain.

First Day Out' just took off under our noses. I was shocked. I was happy. I can't even explain the feeling. It's something I always wanted my whole life.

Ireland's always been good to us. We always get nostalgic when we play there because it was the very first proper show we did.

But often times, I feel like I'm so blessed, it's not fair. That what I'm doing is not contributing to the good of the world.

I finally realize that I have earned my happiness and what little success I have. And I'm not guilty about it any more. It just happened one day. It just came out.

'Everything To Me' is about everything that's important. It's about my wife, my kids, it's about life, about being happy. It's about life in general, you know, about not knowing what's going to be around the corner, but you've got to enjoy it and enjoy the things you have. My wife, my kids, my health, and stuff like that.

Warmly thank your host when you leave, citing special things you enjoyed about your stay. As soon as you return home, use your good stationery and write a lovely note thanking your hosts profusely.

When I have interns, I always say, 'Handwritten thank-you notes can make a difference.' People remember that - not an e-mail, a handwritten note in an envelope.

It's very important with these young people who are graduating and getting married to write thank-you notes.

Be happy. God gave you a breath to breathe every day. You don't need to be mad about nothin'.

I don't need money, and when I do a favor, I expect nothing back.

Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.

It looks like I've been smart about it, but truly, I've been incredibly lucky to have the right people notice me and want to work with me.