Silent Gratitude

“Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone.”     Gertrude Stein

My first reaction on reading this quote was a simple “duh!”  But then, I thought more about it.  There is plenty of value to silent gratitude —  worlds of value in a smile, a hug, in silently taking someone’s hand.  I am reminded of the Keith Whitley song line – “You say it best when you say nothing at all.”  That said, a  well-placed “thank you” or other verbal expression of gratitude is always a good call.

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