#Appreciation

How Appreciation Lets Us Share Excellence

At first glance, Voltaire’s remark seems simple, yet it contains a generous idea: when we truly appreciate another person’s excellence, we do not merely observe it from a distance—we participate in it. Admiration becomes...

Taking Time to Honor Life’s Quiet Helpers

John F. Kennedy’s remark begins with a simple but demanding idea: gratitude requires intention.

Appreciation’s Words Can Transform a Life

Margaret Cousins begins with a deceptively simple claim: appreciation can change a day. The force behind it is attention—seeing another person’s effort, character, or presence as real and meaningful.

How Longing Can Quietly Consume What We Love

Zora Neale Hurston’s line draws a sharp boundary between appreciation and obsession. On the surface, longing seems like evidence of valuing something; yet she suggests it can also be a form of misuse, because the mind tr...

What Good Is the Warmth of Summer, Without the Cold of Winter to Give It Sweetness - John Steinbeck

This quote suggests that contrasts in life are necessary for us to fully appreciate the good moments. The ‘cold of winter’ symbolizes hardships or challenges, which makes the warmth of summer, symbolizing joy and happine...

What We Obtain Too Cheap, We Esteem Too Lightly — Thomas Paine

This quote highlights that when something is acquired with little effort or cost, it is often taken for granted. The more easily something is obtained, the less we tend to value it.

The Value of a Moment - Dr. Seuss

This quote highlights the idea that the true importance of certain moments in our lives is often only understood in hindsight. When we look back, we can better appreciate their significance.