When befriended, remember it; when you befriend, forget it.

He receives comfort like cold porridge.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do that day, which must be done, whether you like it or not.

I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.

Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones -- with ingratitude.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.

Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.