36 Be Thankful Quotes & Sayings to Inspire Gratitude

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Do you need some thanksgiving lines? Then find here some quotes & sayings to be thankful for in your life.

When someone is doing something good for us, then it is our duty to be thankful for them. Thankful people appreciate what they have instead of obsessing over what they lack.

They express gratitude to others and often receive more gratitude in return as a result. They see each day as a new opportunity for happiness, rather than another challenge to struggle through. While some people may naturally be more thankful, don’t assume that you cannot nurture a more thankful perspective in your own life. It may not be easy, but you’ll be thankful that you made the effort! [ref]

Inspiring Be Thankful Quotes & Sayings

1. “It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” ― Germany Kent

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2. “Any day above ground is a good day. Before you complain about anything, be thankful for your life and the things that are still going well.” ― Germany Kent

3. “Take time daily to reflect on how much you have. It may not be all that you want but remember someone somewhere is dreaming of what you own.” ― Germany Kent

4. “Life is a precious gift from God. Be thankful, and seize every opportunity to cherish each given moment.” ― Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu

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5. “Take time daily to reflect on how much you have. It may not be all that you want but remember someone somewhere is dreaming to have what you have.” ― Germany Kent

6. “Be encouraged. Hold your head up high and know God is in control and has a plan for you. Instead of focusing on all the bad, be thankful for all the good.” ― Germany Kent

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7. “If you don’t take inventory of your blessings, ingratitude will try to steal them from you.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo

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8. “Never turn your back to those who have faced your problems on your behalf. Never shut your mouth on those who have opened their hearts to receive you!” Israelmore Ayivor

9. “Have the wisdom to perceive all there is to be thankful for, and then be thankful for the wisdom to perceive things so clearly.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich

10. “Gratitude is the antidote for misery. When you are counting your blessings you are too busy to be counting your problems.” ― Miya Yamanouchi

Motivational be thankful quotes and sayings to show gratitude

11. “Sometimes, we wait on God for special things to happen extraordinarily in our lives before we understand that “God is working”. Meanwhile, there are “super-special” things that fill our life barrels in minute drops, but they go unappreciated!” ― Israelmore Ayivor

12. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity, It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ― Melody Beattie

13. “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” ― Meister Eckhart

14. “No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” ― Alfred North Whitehead

Motivational be thankful quotes and sayings to show gratitude

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15. “I’d like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.” ― Usain Bolt

16. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero

17. “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” ― Alphonse Karr

18. “’Thank you is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” ― Alice Walker

19. “Thank you for life, and all the little ups and downs that make it worth living.” ― Travis Barker

20. “Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.” ― Samuel Butler

21. “When you are grateful – when you can see what you have – you unlock blessings to flow in your life.” ― Suze Orman

Motivational be thankful quotes and sayings to show gratitude

22. “Be thankful for problems. If they were less difficult, someone with less ability might have your job.” ― Jim Lovell

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23. “Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a virtue.” ― William Bennett

24. “I wouldn’t change anything. I’ve made mistakes, but thanks to those mistakes, I’ve learned.” ― Enrique Iglesias

25. “I’m just thankful for everything, all the blessings in my life, trying to stay that way. I think that’s the best way to start your day and finish your day. It keeps everything in perspective.” ― Tim Tebow

26. “I’m grateful for always this moment, the now, no matter what form it takes.” ― Eckhart Tolle

Motivational be thankful quotes and sayings to show gratitude

27. “I’m thankful to be breathing, on this side of the grass. Whatever comes, comes.” ― Ron Perlman

28. “I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.” ― Woody Allen

29. “I am what I am, I’m doing very well in my life, and I’m thankful to God for that.” ― LL Cool J

30. “I feel grateful because I have a lot of love in my life. I found the person I’m sharing my life with, I have a good man.” ― Gisele Bundchen

31. “When you solve a problem, you ought to thank God and go on to the next one.” ― Dean Rusk

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32. “I’m so thankful for the active obedience of Christ. No hope without it.” ― John Gresham Machen

Motivational be thankful quotes and sayings to show gratitude

33. “I’m thankful to my family, friends, and fans for all of their support.” ― Serena Williams

34. “A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect prayer.” ― Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

35. “I am thankful, of course, for the prize and thankful to God for each story, each idea, each word, each day.” ― Isaac Bashevis Singer

36. “Every day I’ve got to be thankful that I am alive, and you never know – the cliche is, I guess, you could get hit by a bus tomorrow, so you’d better be at peace with whatever you got going at the moment.” ― Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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