Quotes About Appreciation

I find relatively little relationship between the work of art and the immediate critical response it gets.

I am pleased and reassured by the fact that a lot of younger playwrights seem to pay me some attention and gain some nourishment from what I do.

Per questo, nel giorno della maniglia perduta, indugiavo con la faccia accostata alla finestra rotta, fantasticando su tutta quella gente dall'altro lato dei cumuli, chiedendomi se sarei mai riuscito a spingermi fino alla città laggiù, Forlichingham, a Londra, immaginando che ci fosse qualcuno dietro tutta quella gente, qualcuno che potesse apprezzarmi. «C'è qualcuno,» sussurrai, «c'è qualcuno lì? Chi sei? Come sei fatto?»

When the image of her comes up on a sudden—just as my bad demons do—and I see again her dyed henna hair, the eyes dwarfed by the electric lights in the Star Lady Barber Shop, and the dear, broken wing of her mouth, and when I regard her wild tatters, I know that not even Solomon in his lilied raiment was so glorious as my mother in her rags. Selah.

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

He loved his country as no other man has loved her, but no man deserved less at her hands.

Firenza said, "I kind of like Pete. He's a funny guy." "We'll send him a nice wreath," Bocatelli said. "The family will appreciate it.

There will always be someone who can't see your worth. Don't let this person be you.

This Bud's for you.

There's no one quite like a special teacher, and no teacher quite as special as you.

Summer vacation is the time when parents realize that teachers are grossly underpaid.

No painter's brush, nor poet's pen In justice to her fame Has ever reached half high enough To write a mother's name.

The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was.

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while you could miss it.

Hug a firefighter and feel warm all over.

Doesn't amount to Hannah Cook

No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.

Gratitude is the music of the heart, when its chords are swept by the breeze of kindness.

I am grateful for the lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and floors that need waxing because it means I have a home.

Oh ladybug, I wish you joy As you complete your garden chores. I'd like to put aside my work And join you in the out-of-doors!

Been taken for granted? Imagine how God feels.

Thank God for dirty dishes, they have a tale to tell; while others may go hungry, we're eating very well.

But whether we have less or more, Always thank we God therefor.

So is a word better than a gift.