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“There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

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

Gratitude is the supreme virtue and the source of all other virtues.

In simple terms: Gratitude is the mother of all virtues.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude daily.

Themes

gratitude virtue ethics

Mood

thoughtful appreciative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • leadership
  • community service
  • mental health

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues arise from gratitude?
  • How can gratitude be practiced in hardship?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude alone may not guarantee moral behavior.

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