--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is very wise to be more thankful for…" description: "\"It is very wise to be more thankful for what you can do then be so disappointed on what you can't do.\" — Simphiwe Dumisani Ntuli" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d4/simphiwe-dumisani-ntuli-31994_being-thankful_it-is-very-wise-to-be-more-thankful-for_558272.jpg" --- # It is very wise to be more thankful for what you can do… ![“It is very wise to be more thankful for what you can do then be so disappointed on what you can't do.” quote by Simphiwe Dumisani Ntuli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d4/simphiwe-dumisani-ntuli-31994_being-thankful_it-is-very-wise-to-be-more-thankful-for_558272.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d4/simphiwe-dumisani-ntuli-31994_being-thankful_it-is-very-wise-to-be-more-thankful-for_558272.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d4/simphiwe-dumisani-ntuli-31994_being-thankful_it-is-very-wise-to-be-more-thankful-for_558272.jpg) > “It is very wise to be more thankful for what you can do then be so disappointed on what you can't do.” [Simphiwe Dumisani Ntuli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/simphiwe-dumisani-ntuli/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Focus on abilities you can use rather than lamenting limitations, fostering gratitude and motivation. **In simple terms:** Be grateful for what you can do. Key Takeaway Embrace what you can achieve. Themes gratitude mindset motivation Mood reflective encouraging Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - career challenges - personal goals - health setbacks Key Concepts self‑efficacy acceptance Questions to Reflect On - What can you do today that you’re grateful for? - How do you handle tasks you cannot do? 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