There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament.

Gratitude is a two fold love - love coming to visit us, and love running out to greet a welcome guest.

Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.

Use what talent you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best.