Commendable Quote by Jean de la Bruyere Download Open image “There is no excess in the world so commendable as excessive gratitude.” — Jean de la Bruyere ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Commendable Excess Gratitude Inspirational World
Maybe the only thing worse than having to give gratitude constantly is having to accept it. — William Faulkner Copy Share Image
In most of mankind gratitude is merely a secret hope of further favors. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
Gratitude is a duty none can be excused from, because it is always at our own disposal. — Pierre Charron Copy Share Image
Gratitude alone can keep you looking toward the all, and prevent you from falling into the error of thinking of the supply as limited,… — Wallace D. Wattles Copy Share Image
Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation; you do not find it among gross people. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Absence of gratitude is the mark of the narrow, uneducated mind. It bespeaks a lack of knowledge and the ignorance of self-sufficiency. It expresses itself in ugly egotism and frequently in wanton mischief. We have seen our beaches, our parks, our forests littered with ugly refuse by those who evidently have no appreciation for their beauty. I have driven through… — Gordon B. Hinckley Copy Share
Gratitude is like love or fresh air - you can't get too much of it. — Danielle LaPorte Copy Share Image
I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict Scripture. MARTIN LUTHER, letter to Chancellor Gregory Brück, January 13,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The unfaithful woman, if she is known for such by the person concerned, is only unfaithful. If she is thought faithful, she is perfidious. — Jean De La Bruyere Copy Share Image
What greater weakness can there be than not to know what is the source of one's being, of one's life, of one's senses, of one's knowledge, and what is to be their end? What can be more deeply disheartening than to wonder whether one's soul is, perhaps, a material thing, like a stone or a reptile, corruptible like these base… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share
Some people pretend they never were in love and never wrote poetry; two weaknesses which they dare not own -- one of the heart,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
How much wit, good-nature, indulgences, how many good offices and civilities, are required among friends to accomplish in some years what a lovely face… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
A man starts upon a sudden, takes Pen, Ink, and Paper, and without ever having had a thought of it before, resolves within himself… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
A man of variable mind is not one man, but several men in one; he multiplies himself as often as he changes his taste… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
He who knows how to wait for what he desires does not feel very desperate if he fails in obtaining it; and he, on… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr.,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Grief that is dazed and speechless is out of fashion: the modern woman mourns her husband loudly and tells you the whole story of… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Every hour in itself, as it respects us in particular, is the only one we can call our own. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile.… — Alan Kulwicki Copy Share Image
So-called Western Civilization, as practised in half of Europe, some of Asia and a few parts of North America, is better than anything else available. Western civilization not only provides a bit of life, a pinch of liberty and the occasional pursuance of happiness, it's also the only thing that's ever tried to. Our civilization is the first in history… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share
Frequently, we busily search for group service projects, which are surely needed and commendable, when quiet, personal service is also urgently needed. Sometimes the completing of an occasional group service project ironically salves our consciences when, in fact, we are constantly surrounded by a multitude of opportunities for individual service. In serving, as in true worship, we need to do… — Neal A. Maxwell Copy Share
Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful. — Stephen King Copy Share Image
The Libertarians, of whom I'm rather fond, are running Harry Browne. Libertarians are, just as they claim, principled and consistent- they believe in individual liberty. Commendable as they are, and despite their reliability as allies in civil liberties struggles, you may notice that Libertarians sometimes prove that a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, and that there is… — Molly Ivins Copy Share
The rule seemed to be that a great woman must either die unwed ... or find a still greater man to marry her. ...… — Dorothy L. Sayers Copy Share Image
It is more or less rude to scorn indiscriminately all kinds of praise; we ought to be proud of that which comes from honest… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The school children of New York State planted more than 200,000 trees within ten years from the time Arbor Day was recognized. Few similar… — Andrew S. Draper Copy Share Image
One of the most popular narcotics to ease the pain of economy is cherishing the belief that better days are ahead. This is both… — Marjorie Hillis Copy Share Image
Apart from a commendable determination to discomfit Trump and members of his inner circle (select military figures excepted, at least for now), journalism remains pretty much what it was prior to November 8th of last year: personalities built up only to be torn down; fads and novelties discovered, celebrated, then mocked; "extraordinary" stories of ordinary people granted 15 seconds of… — Andrew Bacevich Copy Share
Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor. — Saadi Copy Share Image
Neutrality in things good or evil is both odious and prejudicial; but in matters of an indifferent nature is safe and commendable. Herein taking… — Joseph Hall Copy Share Image
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
