Be grateful Quote by William Gilmore Simms
“Most men remember obligations, but not often to be grateful; the proud are made sour by the remembrance and the vain silent.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Kentuckian, 1845
People often recall duties but forget gratitude; pride can become bitterness, and vanity silences appreciation.
In simple terms: Obligations remembered, gratitude forgotten.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate thankfulness over pride.
Themes
ethics
gratitude
pride
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- public speaking
Key Concepts
human nature
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits foster gratitude?
- How does pride affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Pride can obscure genuine appreciation.
