Queen of the Virtues? Gratitude as Human Strength

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  • Robert A. Emmons

Abstract

Gratitude is held in high esteem by virtually everyone, at all times, in all places. From ancient religious scriptures through modern social science research, gratitude is upheld as a desirable human characteristic with a capacity for making life better for oneself and for others. Aside from a few harsh words from a small handful of cynics, nearly every thinker has viewed gratitude as a sentiment with virtually no downside.

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Volume 32 Virtues In Formation and Supervision - 2012

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