gratitude Quotes

I've never had very high regard for therapists. I owe my health, my mental survival, to my friends and loved ones.

If we have been pleased with life, we should not be displeased with death, since it comes from the hand of the same master.

We really ought to give ourselves a collective pat on the back for doing as well as we have in a universe of constant media change and mutation.

I worship teachers. They can't be paid enough. It depresses me that society sees them as somehow expendable.

Anyone who's looked into a newborn's innocent eyes should realize how incredible it is to be blessed with a new life.

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela at least twice on holiday. Every time, I'm totally awed by his vision, strength and forgiveness. I feel honoured to have got to know him and his wonderful wife Graca over the years.

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

Although I don't have a prescription for what others should do, I know I have been very fortunate and feel a responsibility to give back to society in a very significant way.