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The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds t
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"The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!"

- Henry Ward Beecher

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This quote by Henry Ward Beecher talks to the power of thankfulness. He recommends that those who are unthankful will not have the ability to acknowledge the blessings in their lives, while those who are appreciative will be able to find true blessings in every hour. He compares the thankful heart to a magnet, which will be able to discover the iron in its environment. To put it simply, the thankful heart will have the ability to acknowledge the graces and blessings that are present in life. This quote encourages us to be mindful of the true blessings in our lives and to reveal gratitude for them. By doing so, we will be able to acknowledge the charm and delight that is present in our lives, even in the middle of difficult times.

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Henry Ward Beecher This quote is written / told by Henry Ward Beecher between June 24, 1813 and March 8, 1887. He was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 91 other quotes.

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