Fred De Witt Van Amburgh

Reliable public details about Fred De Witt Van Amburgh are scarce. He is credited with the aphorism 'Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy,' which emphasizes gratitude as a self-generated, inexhaustible resource.

Quotes by Fred De Witt Van Amburgh

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Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy. — Fred De Witt Van Amburgh

Gratitude: A Self-Minted Wealth That Never Runs Out

Taken together, the metaphor invites a lifestyle: mint regularly, then spend freely. Small rituals—recalling three specific positives at day’s end or thanking someone immediately when they help—are like steady deposits into an account that influences mood, patience, and generosity. Over time, this creates an “economy” where appreciation becomes the default mode of exchange. The lasting promise of the quote is that gratitude isn’t a luxury reserved for good days; it is a kind of personal wealth that can be generated precisely when life feels expensive. [...]

Created on: 3/16/2026