Acknowledge Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“He who acknowledges a kindness has it still, and he who has a grateful sense of it has requited it.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to Atticus, 45 BC
Acknowledging kindness keeps it alive; gratitude reinforces it.
In simple terms: Gratitude sustains kindness.
Show thanks, keep kindness flowing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- teamwork
- community service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gratitude affect relationships?
- Can kindness exist without thanks?
May overlook unreciprocated kindness.