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“Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep. I can express with very limited adequacy the passionate devotion to this land that possesses millions of our people, born, like myself, under other skies, for the privilege that that this county has bestowed in…” quote by Felix Frankfurter
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“Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep. I can express with very limited adequacy the passionate devotion to this land that possesses millions of our people, born, like myself, under other skies, for the privilege that that this county has bestowed in allowing them to partake of its fellowship.”

Felix Frankfurter

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He finds gratitude hard to articulate, especially deep gratitude for a land that offers fellowship to diverse peoples.

In simple terms: Gratitude is hard to express, especially deep gratitude.

Key Takeaway

Practice expressing gratitude often.

Themes

gratitude identity belonging

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • cultural exchange
  • public policy

Key Concepts

civic duty empathy nationalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you show gratitude for your community?
  • What barriers prevent sincere gratitude?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude can be politicized, reducing its sincerity.

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