Quote by Marilynne Robinson

There's so much to be grateful for, words are poor things.

There's so much to be grateful for, words are poor things.

Summary

This quote implies that expressing gratitude through words or language is not sufficient to truly convey the depth and magnitude of what we have to be thankful for. It suggests that gratitude goes far beyond what can be expressively communicated and should be experienced and felt on a deeper level. The quote highlights the limitation of words in fully encompassing the immensity of gratitude, highlighting the need for actions and emotions to accompany and supplement verbal expressions of thanks.

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Faith Inspirational

By Marilynne Robinson

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