"The gratitude of most men is but..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of doing before all the world.”

“Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.”

“We have no patience with other people's vanity because it is offensive to our own.”

“It sometimes strikes me how immensely fortunate I am that each day should take its place in my life, either reddened with the rising and setting sun, or refreshingly cool with deep, dark clouds, or blooming like a white flower in the moonlight. What untold wealth!”

“Being thankful helps you to be present.People commit errors because they are not present.I would encourage women and men to be present - you'll avoid falling into certain pits.For instance, if you know that a person has just lost his wife or her husband or lover, it's unlikely that you will say something that will hurt that person's feelings if you're truly paying attention. You'll make a sweeter life for yourself and for those around you if you are present.”

“People only see what they are prepared to see. If you look for what is good and what you can be grateful for you will find it everywhere.”

“Men frequently do good only to give themselves opportunity of doing ill with impunity.”

“No man can help another without helping himself.”

“Gratitude is a lively sense of benefits to come.”