"La gratitude est un fruit de grande culture; vous ne la trouvez pas parmi les personnes grossières."
— Mark Twain
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Simplified Meaning:
Gratitude comes from effort and thoughtful behavior; you won't see it from rude or unrefined people. Think about how a farmer works hard to grow a healthy, delicious fruit, tending to it daily. Similarly, gratitude isn't something that happens on its own. To truly feel and show gratitude, a person needs to nurture it, much like the farmer with his crops. For instance, a child who learns from their parents to regularly thank others and appreciate what they have, grows up with a grateful heart. In contrast, someone who hasn't been taught or practiced gratitude might take things for granted and seem ungrateful. So, to be truly thankful and show it genuinely, one must actively cultivate and practice it in their everyday life.
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