The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes: Inspiring Words to Live By

365 Inspiring Quotations to Be Grateful, Joyful, and Peaceful

Award Finalist in the Self-Help: Journals & Quotes category of The USA "Best Books 2011" Awards, sponsored by USA Book News.

"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
Marcel Proust

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
Henry David Thoreau

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings."
William Arthur Ward

The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes is an uplifting collection of 365 quotes that encourages kindness, thankfulness, and being appreciative for what life offers. The book shares unforgettable quotes from more than 100 authors including Emily Dickinson, Albert Einstein, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Keats, Eleanor Roosevelt, and William Shakespeare.

Thematically arranged in twelve sections that include "Compassion," "Forgiveness," "Kindness," "Success," and "Wisdom" the book includes a gratitude checklist and lots of food for thought. Timeless, classic, and filled with grace, The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes is the perfect exchange of thanksgiving and praise. An accoutrement to both giving and receiving thanks, this charming tutorial is organized to show appreciation every day, year in and year out, to those who make a difference in our lives--and it celebrates our willingness to spread kind words. These quotes have stood the test of time and each can be used for inspiration, motivation, or encouragement.

Kathleen Welton is an advocate for animals and wildlife as well as an award-winning editor and publisher.

Her publishing career has spanned nearly 40 years and she has had the opportunity to work with many wonderful authors to create best-selling books-from business and finance to legal and lifestyle.

She has served as Director of Book Publishing for the American Bar Association, Director for H&R Block, VP & Publisher for IDG Books, VP & Publisher for Dearborn Trade, Senior Editor for Dow Jones-Irwin, Editor for Praeger Publishers, and Editor and Sales Representative for D. Van Nostrand.

She is the editor of The Little Book of Gratitude Quotes, The Little Book of Quotes by Women, The Little Book of Success Quotes, and The Little Journal of Gratitude. She is co-editor of 100 Essential Modern Poems by Women and co-author of Poetry for Beginners.

Kathleen graduated from Stanford University with a BA in both English and Italian Literature (with honors). She is a member of Cap & Gown, the Stanford Women's Leadership Organization and she served as president as an undergraduate.

She currently publishes books that inspire the spirit, relax the mind, and focus on fun at aka Associates and she is an advocate for animal rescue and wildlife groups that support cats, dogs, elephants, giraffes, horses, and rhinos.