Thanksgiving is the time to feast on delicious turkey and lots of stuffing. This holiday is about mouthwatering cranberry sauce and yummy sweet potatoes, and of course delectable pumpkin and apple pie. But of course, it’s also about enjoying the company of our loved ones, sharing a wonderful meal, coming together to feel grateful, and being thankful for all that we have.
In the spirit of showing thanks, we rounded up some of the most timeless Thanksgiving quotes about family, as well as Thanksgiving quotes that will remind us to count our blessings. It’s all about being grateful, and not just for full bellies — but for full hearts as well.
Being thankful isn’t just words, of course — it is a spirit, a feeling that resonates deeply within. These quotes capture the spirit of the season, the love we have for our family and dear friends. These are the words that can help us express exactly what we are feeling. Gratitude is truly a gift, and one that nourishes us just as much as any veggie on the Thanksgiving table. With these inspiring Thanksgiving quotes, family and friends can share the Thanksgiving spirit year-round, making the next holiday (and all the holidays to come) even more meaningful.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Feeling Gratitude …
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Share the love all year long. There doesn’t have to be a table full of food to feel thankful.
Happiness Comes When …
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Focusing on these essentials can help make life a little easier to manage. After all, who wouldn’t benefit from this?
A Thankful Heart …
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Starting with thankfulness can open the door to so many other wonder qualities. And the good news is there is so much to be thankful for each and every day!
Grateful for …
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There is no limit to the things we should feel thankful for. Each moment is a miraculous one.
The Thankful Receiver …
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When every little thing is appreciated it makes the gifts we receive feel all the more important.
I’m Thankful For …
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This is a fabulous mantra to repeat every. Single. Day.
If You Are Really Thankful …
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Why wouldn’t we want others to experience our own joy? Including others is a precious way to celebrate all we’re thankful for.
There Is One Day That Is Ours …
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Though the Fourth of July is certainly a patriotic day, Thanksgiving is a wholly unique holiday for America. It signifies the peace and unity we are still striving for.
Small Cheer and Great Welcome …
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It’s not all about the food! Being in good company can leave you feeling just as full.
I Awoke This Morning …
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What better to be thankful for than the relationships we create? Life would be awfully boring without friends.
Nothing Is More Honorable …
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When you show gratitude, you should humility. When you show humility, you show respect. And it is certainly easy to respect those that give it.
We Often Take for Granted …
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Being thankful one day of the year just isn’t enough! Learning to love the little things in life will change the way the world appears.
Grace Isn’t a Little Prayer You Chant …
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Every moment is a blessing. Treat it so and you’ll live a full and happy life.
Gratitude Makes Sense of Our Past …
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Think in the long-term. Creating an abundant future means being able to recognize a good thing when it happens.
For Me, Every Hour …
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Take pride in the simple joys of life. A smile, whether given or received, can wholly change someone’s day.
No Gesture Is Too Small …
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Grand gestures aren’t always necessary. Showing love in the smallest way can inspire someone to push forward.
No One Has Ever …
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Being rich doesn’t just mean monetary gain. Money is necessary but fleeting. Happiness is the truest currency.
At Some Point in Life …
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May we all get to this point in our lives sooner rather than later. Think about how much better the world will be when it is viewed through this lens.
Forever on Thanksgiving Day …
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Though we should practice gratitude daily, it is wonderful to have a day where we relish in it exclusively.
I’m Just Someone Who …
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There are so many ways to show love, and food has to be one of the best!
