Gratitude Is the Mark of a Good Person (Anguttara Nikaya 2.32)

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善人知恩報恩；知恩報恩，正是善人之本

— ANGUTTARA NIKAYA 2.32

"A good person is grateful and thankful. Gratitude and thankfulness are the very ground of a good person."

Modern Translation & Meaning

"A good person remembers what others have done for them and gives thanks. Gratitude starts with our parents."

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