The Quality Of Being Thankful Research Paper

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Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Life is a challenge, and at the end of the day we win nothing except the warmth and protection of people who care for us the most. Our parents go through the roughest times to raise us but yet, they still have that one prejudice quality of readiness and appreciation to care for us. Furthermore, people that love us the most do more for the ones they love. Therefore, they show gratitude and the quality of being thankful.

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