Quote by Victor Hugo

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings

Summary

This quote highlights the notion that gratitude and expression of thanks does not necessarily require an audience or external validation. It suggests that one can experience and deeply feel gratitude in solitude, as it transcends the need for recognition or specific circumstances. Thanksgiving is portrayed metaphorically as having wings, indicating its ability to freely and naturally flow wherever it is meant to be. Additionally, the quote suggests that a genuine prayer from within has a deeper understanding of gratitude than our conscious mind might comprehend. Ultimately, it emphasizes the personal and intrinsic nature of gratitude and how it can enrich one's inner self.

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By Victor Hugo

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