Thanksgiving Quotes for a Meaningful Thanksgiving

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There are many pithy and profound comments from which to choose to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving. I have chosen quotes that will offer insight into the true meaning and purpose of the Thanksgiving holiday. I hope that these quotes will enrich your perspective of the holiday, as well as draw upon the common spirit of thankfulness among your family and friends.

Thanksgiving Quote: Measure of our Blessings

I don't believe there is a more poignant Thanksgiving quote than the one offered by W.T. Purchaser, which serves to direct us all toward the spirit of the holiday. It is true in so many aspects, but I'm left to wonder how many of us actually live out the truth that is imparted in his statement.

"Not what we say about our blessings but how we use them is the true measure of our thankfulness." ~W.T. Purchaser

Will you live out your thankfulness this holiday season by sharing your gifts, talents, and resources?

Thanksgiving Quote: Take a look around

Robert Louis Stevenson stated it another way...

"The man who forgets to be grateful has fallen asleep in life.

~Robert Louis Stevenson

How true this must be. In order to overlook the things for which we have to be thankful, we must be walking in our sleep. Our challenge this holiday season is to open our eyes to the bountiful blessings that we have been given.

Thanksgiving Quote: Thanksgiving, Our Duty

If you cannot place your finger on a blessing, nor can you find it in your heart to be thankful, perhaps the words of C.M. Ward will bring you to your senses.

"Whenever a man finds nothing to be thankful for, that man has to reach up to touch bottom. Thanksgiving is a duty before it is a feeling.

~C.M. Ward

Based on Ward's observation, then feeling should follow the act of Thanksgiving. Modern psychology supports the theory that sometimes feelings follow actions. Determine in your heart to be thankful, it is a duty. Then the warm feelings associated with Thanksgiving and fellowship may follow to warm your heart.

Thanksgiving Quote: Blessings are not all About the Material