Let us all be thankful for this day, for we have learned a great deal; if we have not learned a great deal, then at least we learned slightly; if we did not learn slightly, then at least we did not become sick; if we did become sick, then at least we did not die. So, let us all be thankful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Be grateful for what you have, even small gains, and for avoiding worse outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Be thankful for learning and for not getting sick or dying.
- What can you take from it?
- Gratitude grows from what you have.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you truly thankful for today?
- How does perspective change hardship?
Another view
Can ignore real suffering.
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