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Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude
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"Next to ingratitude the most painful thing to bear is gratitude"

- Henry Ward Beecher

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Henry Ward Beecher's quote speaks to the intricacy of human emotions. He recommends that feeling grateful can be simply as agonizing as feeling unappreciated. This is since gratitude can bring up a variety of clashing emotions. On one hand, it can be a source of happiness and satisfaction, as it is a recognition of the advantages in life. On the other hand, it can be a suggestion of how much we depend upon others and how vulnerable we are to their actions. Appreciation can also raise sensations of guilt, as we might feel undeserving of the generosity we have received. In this method, thankfulness can be a double-edged sword, bringing both pleasure and pain.

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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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