Attitude Quote by Elie Wiesel
“When a person doesn't have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Reflections on Humanity, 1995
Gratitude is essential to human dignity; lacking it diminishes our humanity.
In simple terms: Gratitude defines humanity.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate gratitude daily.
Themes
ethics
humanity
gratitude
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community service
- daily journaling
- teaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gratitude affect your daily actions?
- Can gratitude coexist with critique?
A Different Perspective
Gratitude alone doesn't solve systemic injustice.
![“[Chinese] are a huge empire now, you'll soon be - in a few years two billion people in the world. So, you should be more compassionate, more understanding. And above all, you don't need all their trouble.” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/751/elie-wiesel-341_billions_chinese-are-a-huge-empire-now-you-ll-soo_28398.jpg)
