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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.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“He who acknowledges a kindness has it still, and he who has a grateful sense of it has requited it.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

Source Letter to Atticus, 45 BC

Acknowledging kindness keeps it alive; gratitude reinforces it.

In simple terms: Gratitude sustains kindness.

Key Takeaway

Show thanks, keep kindness flowing.

Themes

gratitude kindness reciprocity

Mood

warm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • teamwork
  • community service

Key Concepts

ethics social psychology virtue

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gratitude affect relationships?
  • Can kindness exist without thanks?
A Different Perspective

May overlook unreciprocated kindness.

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