A man's indebtedness is not virtue; his repayment is. Virtue begins when he dedicates himself actively to the job of gratitude.

  • -- Ruth Benedict 露丝·本尼迪克特

一个人的债务不是美德;他的还款。当他积极投身于感恩的工作时,美德就开始了。

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On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver.

在回忆了那么多伟大的恩惠和祝福之后,我现在怀着高度的感激之情,冒昧地向万能的上帝、造物主和保护者表达我诚挚的感谢。

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

许多人的感激之情不过是一种暗地里的渴望,希望今后能得到更多有价值的恩情。