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Many people realize their hearts desires late in life. Continue learning, never stop striving and keep your curiosity sharp, and you will never become too old to appreciate life. Source Unknown  
Next to excellence, comes the APPRECIATION of it. William M. Thackeray 1811-1863, Indian-born British Novelist 
It is not so important to know everything as to know the exact value of everything, to appreciate what we learn, and to arrange what we know. Hannah More 1745-1833, British Writer, Reformer, Philanthropist 
Good bankers, like good tea, can only be appreciated when they are in hot water. Jaffar Hussein  
It contributes greatly towards a man's moral and intellectual health, to be brought into habits of companionship with individuals unlike himself, who care little for his pursuits, and whose sphere and abilities he must go out of himself to appreciate. Nathaniel Hawthorne 1804-1864, American Novelist, Short Story Writer 
The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. Source Unknown  
I married an archaeologist because the older I grow, the more he appreciates me. Agatha Christie 1891-1976, British Mystery Writer 
Truly fertile Music, the only kind that will move us, that we shall truly appreciate, will be a Music conducive to Dream, which banishes all reason and analysis. One must not wish first to understand and then to feel. Art does not tolerate Reason. Albert Camus 1913-1960, French Existential Writer 
Like when I'm in the bathroom looking at my toilet paper, I'm like 'Wow! That's toilet paper?' I don't know if we appreciate how much we have. Alicia Silverstone 1976-, American Actress, Producer 
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others. Archibald Rutledge  
Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family. Barbara Bush 1925-, American First Lady, Wife of President George Bush 
It is up to us to give ourselves recognition. If we wait for it to come from others, we feel resentful when it doesn't, and when it does, we may well reject it. Bernard Berkowitz American Psychoanalyst, Psychologist 
Whatever you do, make it an offering to me -- the food you eat, the sacrifices you make, the help you give, even your suffering. Bhagavad Gita c. BC 400-, Sanskrit Poem Incorporated Into the Mahabharata 
Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the worlds work, and the power to appreciate life. Brigham Young 1801-1877, American Mormon Leader 
When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear. Buddha 568-488 BC, Founder of Buddhism 
One looks back with APPRECIATION to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. Carl Jung 1875-1961, Swiss Psychiatrist 
Contemporaries appreciate the person rather than their merit, posterity will regard the merit rather than the person. Charles Caleb Colton 1780-1832, British Sportsman Writer 
Every trait of beauty may be referred to some virtue, as to innocence, candour, generosity, modesty, or heroism. St. Pierre To cultivate the sense of the beautiful, is one of the most effectual ways of cultivating an APPRECIATION of the divine goodness. Christian Nevell Bovee 1820-1904, American Author, Lawyer 
All charming people have something to conceal, usually their total dependence on the APPRECIATION of others. Cyril Connolly 1903-1974, British Critic 
APPRECIATION of life itself, becoming suddenly aware of the miracle of being alive, on this planet, can turn what we call ordinary life into a miracle. We come awake to such a realization when we recognize our connection to a spiritual dimension. Dan Wakefield  
There has never been another you. With no effort on your part you were born to be something very special and set apart. What you are going to do in APPRECIATION of that gift is a decision only you can make. Dan Zadra  
Time And health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted. Denis Waitley 1933-, American Author, Speaker, Trainer, Peak Performance Expert 
Is there some principal of nature which states that we never know the quality of what we have until it is gone? Elbert Hofstadter  
I would rather be able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate. Elbert Hubbard 1859-1915, American Author, Publisher 
To appreciate nonsense requires a serious interest in life. Frank) Gelett Burgess (1866-1951, American Writer, Humorist  
The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. Franklin P. Jones  
We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. Frederick Koenig  
One is taught by experience to put a premium on those few people who can appreciate you for what you are. Gail Godwin  
Prosperity depends more on wanting what you have than having what you want. Geoffrey F. Abert  
I showed my APPRECIATION of my native land in the usual Irish way: by getting out of it as soon as I possibly could. George Bernard Shaw 1856-1950, Irish-born British Dramatist 
It takes patience to appreciate domestic bliss; volatile spirits prefer unhappiness. George Santayana 1863-1952, American Philosopher, Poet 
Being ''contented'' ought to mean in English, as it does in French, being pleased. Being content with an attic ought not to mean being unable to move from it and resigned to living in it; it ought to mean appreciating all there is in such a positi Gilbert K. Chesterton 1874-1936, British Author 
The aim of life is APPRECIATION; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and there is no sense in having more of them if you have less APPRECIATION of them. Gilbert K. Chesterton 1874-1936, British Author 
Parents, they're strict on you when you're little, and you don't understand why. But as you get older, you understand and you appreciate it. Grant Hill Basketball Player 
One we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life. Harry Hepner  
Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts. Henri Frederic Amiel 1821-1881, Swiss Philosopher, Poet, Critic 
That virtue we appreciate is as much ours as another s. We see so much only as we possess. Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862, American Essayist, Poet, Naturalist 
Sometimes we are inclined to class those who are once-and-a-half witted with the half-witted, because we appreciate only a third part of their wit. Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862, American Essayist, Poet, Naturalist 
When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough, I've done my duty, and I've done no more. Henry Fielding 1707-1754, British Novelist, Dramatist 
To criticize is to appreciate, to appropriate, to take intellectual possession, to establish in fine a relation with the criticized thing and to make it one's own. Henry James 1843-1916, American Author 
The half is greater than the whole. Hesiod 8th century BC, Greek Poet 
The trouble with music APPRECIATION in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music; they should be taught to love it instead. Igor Stravinsky 1882-1971, Russian Composer 
A man likes his wife to be just clever enough to appreciate his cleverness, and just stupid enough to admire it. Israel Zangwill 1864-1926, British Writer 
Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement -- and we will make the goal. Jerome P. Fleishman  
A taste for irony has kept more hearts from breaking than a sense of humour for it takes irony to appreciate the joke which is on oneself. Jessamyn West 1903-1984, American Author 
In order to plan your future wisely, it is necessary that you understand and appreciate your past. Jo Coudert American Author 
Some tension is necessary for the soul to grow, and we can put that tension to good use. We can look for every opportunity to give and receive love, to appreciate nature, to heal our wounds and the wounds of others, to forgive, and to serve. Joan Borysenko American Clinical Psychologist, Author 
I don't know a greater advantage, than to appreciate the worth of an enemy. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe 1749-1832, German Poet, Dramatist, Novelist 
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. Joseph Addison 1672-1719, British Essayist, Poet, Statesman 
As we mature spiritually, we exhibit a growing capacity to care for and appreciate one another in the body of Christ, regardless of our differences. Joseph Stowell  
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