Gratitude is one of the least articulate of the emotions, especially when it is deep.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deep gratitude is often felt strongly but is hard to express in words.
- In plain terms
- Deep gratitude is hard to put into words.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence can show deep gratitude.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is deep gratitude hard to say?
- How do you show thanks without words?
Another view
Some may feel silence is ungrateful if words are expected.
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