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Quotes About Appreciating the Simple Things

US | Nov 23

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

William Arthur Ward

“Every experience is invaluable. No matter how painful or enjoyable they are: each step, each word, each person leads you to that most perfect moment.”

B. Na, 2017

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive.

Eleonora Duse

“We should never take for granted that we can do simple things like walk, talk or even have a roof over our head.”

– B. Na, 2010

It’s strange how the simple things in life go on while we become more difficult.

Richard Brautigan

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