My mum, who died in 2011, was the most loving mother you could ask for. She was very compassionate, always a good listener, and her love was a constant throughout my life. She was very sympathetic,...

But I've got to think of myself as the luckiest guy. Robert Johnson only had one album's worth of work as his legacy. That's all that life allowed him.

I have amazing love and support that surrounds me.

My mom, she's the greatest.

I love what I do and I love the fans.

Having children is my greatest achievement. It was my saviour. It switched my focus from the outside to the inside. My children are gifts, they remind me of what's important.

I'm just very thankful. And I say that a lot because that's the most important message.

None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

I'm incredibly fortunate to have met the intelligent, generous, risk-taking, stimulating man to whom I am married. He's really amazing.

I am grateful every morning I wake up. I've a big family full of kids, who laugh all the time and love each other.

In many ways, 'What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World' is just one big thank - you note to my teachers. The book is dedicated to my fifth and sixth grade English teacher, Dr....

Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of...

It is impossible to count the blessings I have received over my years at Microsoft. I am humbled by the professionalism and generosity of everyone I have had the good fortune to work with at this...

Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love.

The young patriots now returning from war in Iraq and Afghanistan and other deployments worldwide are joining the ranks of veterans to whom America owes an immense debt of gratitude.

The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who nevertheless set aside a day of thanksgiving.

When things are bad, be thankful... they are not as bad as they could be.

After witnessing the inauguration ceremonies, I am compelled to state how deeply grateful and infinitely thankful and eternally blessed I am to and by God for the privilege of being born and for...

It's easy to forget that life is the greatest gift of all

My parents have lived longer than most and have expected very little. We have been blessed in too many ways to count.

Not many people get every single thing they want plus all the things they didn't think to ask for in the same day.

In order for you to receive, someone else has to give. That's called sacrifice.

How do you hate someone who pulled you from the brink of death, not once, but twice?

It is really surprising how many and what pleasant things happen to me

Do you see a man that isn't GRATEFUL? He is a GREAT FOOL.

Contentment and gratitude are signs that you are worthy of further receivership.

Much of the oxygen we breathe comes from plants that died long ago. We can give thanks to these ancestors of our present - pay foliage, but we can't give back to them. We can, however, give forward....

Getting to the destination you desire involves walking in the right direction. You can't board a jet to enlightenment, and thank God for that. Otherwise, when you jumped off the plane, you'd proceed...

Great grace is the power of great thanks.