“The beginning of men’s rebellion against God was, and is, the lack of a thankful heart.” — Francis Schaeffer
“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say ‘thank you?’” — William A. Ward
“Seeds of discouragement will not grow in a thankful heart.” — Anonymous
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.” — Cicero
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” – Bob Hope
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz
“We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” – Benjamin Franklin
“If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humlilty.” — Augustine
“Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love.” — John Wesley
“I am persuaded that love and humility are the highest attainments in the school of Christ and the brightest evidences that He is indeed our Master.” — John Newton
“Jesus Christ is a God whom we approach without pride, and before whom we humble ourselves without despair.” — Blaise Pascal
“When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?” — Gilbert K. Chesterton
“If you haven’t got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.” — Bob Hope
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” — Washington Irving
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” — Margaret Mead