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Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith (1832–1911) was an American Quaker writer and devotional speaker associated with the Holiness movement. Her works focus on faith, inner peace, and practical Christian living, matching the quote’s emphasis on gratitude and comfort.

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Quotes by Hannah Whitall Smith

The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains can find comfort in nothing. — Hannah Whitall Smith

Gratitude Transforms the Soul’s Sense of Comfort

Hannah Whitall Smith’s remark begins with a striking contrast: comfort does not arise only from circumstances, but from the spirit in which those circumstances are received. A thankful soul, she suggests, possesses an in...

Created on: 5/16/2026