Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. — AESOP

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

To do good is noble. To tell others to do good is even nobler and much less trouble.

Gentleness and cheerfulness, these come before all morality; they are the perfect duties.

…courage and devotion always stir generous hearts, and win admiration…

The truly good and wise man will bear all kinds of fortune in a seemly way, and will always act in the noblest manner that the circumstances allow.

Great persons are able to do great kindnesses.

To be good is to be noble; but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble.

Unselfish and noble acts are the most radiant epochs in the biography of souls.

Let the noble man Be generous and good, Tirelessly achieving What is just and useful: Let him be a model For those beings whom he surmises.

Blessings come from a generous heart. Those who give are the most blessed.

Generous, adj. Originally this word meant noble by birth and was rightly applied to a great multitude of persons. It now means noble by nature and is taking a bit of a rest.

The Lord's visitations of distinguished favor are always to the diligent. That great men may not be ashamed of honest vocations, the greatest that have ever lived have been contented, happy, and honored while in the pursuit of humble trades.

It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.