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The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you
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"The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one"

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. speaks with the power of thankfulness and appreciation. It suggests that when someone does us a little favor, we ought to be so grateful and pleased that they will wish they had actually done more. This is the art of approval. It is not about anticipating more from somebody, however rather expressing our thankfulness for what they have done. It has to do with recognizing the effort and compassion of others and revealing our appreciation. This quote encourages us to be thankful for the little things and to acknowledge the value of even the smallest of gestures. It advises us that a little generosity can go a long way and that we should always be grateful for the compassion of others.
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Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is written / told by Martin Luther King Jr. between January 15, 1929 and April 4, 1968. He was a famous Minister from USA. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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