The man who has received a benefit ought always to remember it, but he who has granted it ought to forget the fact at once.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Remember gifts received, forget gifts given.
- In plain terms
- Be grateful for help, stop expecting thanks.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice gratitude without expectation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who helped me?
- Do I expect thanks?
Another view
Some gratitude helps.
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