Gratitude Quote by Robert D. Hales

ingratitude is the necessary consequence of receiving favors of which we are ashamed.

— Letitia Elizabeth Landon

True generosity means accepting ingratitude.

— Coco Chanel

“But the best-treated, most favored and intelligent part of any society is often the most ungrateful. Ingratitude, however, is its social function.”

— Saul Bellow

Expressed gratitude encourages further giving; ingratitude drains vitality out of the spirit of generosity.

— Michael Josephson

“Gratitude is a Beautiful Virtue but don't get offended when ingratitude is shown or your good deeds.”

— Jaachynma N.E. Agu

Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude.

— Henry Ward Beecher

“The ability to feel and express genuine gratitude for the help given when it is needed most, for the gift or boon that is…

— Stephen Richards

There is in every breast a sensibility to marks of honor, of favor, of esteem, and of confidence, which, apart from all considerations of…

— James Madison

Gratitude gives birth to gratitude and ingratitude creates more ingratitude.

— Mokichi Okada

“Gratitude makes you a better, stronger, wiser person. Ingratitude makes you a negative, angry, miserable person. Which person do you choose to be?”

— Comic Strip Mama

As a human being, possessing education, talent, and recourses obligates you to help others less fortunate.

— Arthur Frederick Saunders

In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude

— Marya Mannes