I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author feels deep gratitude for friends both old and new upon waking. Friendship is a morning blessing.
- In plain terms
- He wakes up thankful for all his friends.
- What can you take from it?
- Start your day thankful for friends old and new.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are your old and new friends?
- How do you show gratitude?
Another view
Not everyone has friends to be thankful for.
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