Randy Pausch: "Gratitude always comes into play. Research shows tha..."

Why This Quote Matters

Anyone who has had a real encounter with gratitude will recognize something in this. Recognition is the test of whether a quote is actually true.

The best use of a quote like this is not to think about it for a long time. It is to carry it into whatever comes next.

Words like these do their best work when you stop rushing and let them sit for a minute.