When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
AE AesopFabulist · c. 620–564 BCEWhat this quote means
Gratitude reveals character. The capacity to feel and show thanks is a quiet mark of a generous, well-formed soul.
Context
Ancient Greek storyteller whose fables distilled hard-won lessons into a few unforgettable lines.
This line is among the quotes by Aesop that readers return to on gratitude — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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