Quote by Yiddish Proverb

If you cannot be grateful for what you have received, then be thankful for what you have been spared.

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Summary

This quote suggests that when one finds it difficult to appreciate the blessings they have received in life, they should instead express gratitude for the misfortunes they have been able to avoid. It encourages individuals to shift their perspective and find ways to appreciate and be thankful for the things that have not been bestowed upon them, as a reminder of the potential adversities they have escaped. By acknowledging what could have gone wrong but didn't, it promotes a sense of gratitude and contentment with one's current circumstances.

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Gratitude

By Yiddish Proverb

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