January 11, 2026
International Thank You Day
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue,
but the parent of all other virtues. — Cicero
Dr Abe V Rotor
Can a baby say, Thank you?
Three-month old Mackie responds happily on receiving Christmas gifts from her lola and uncle at home. QC AVR photosPlant early and reap its reward,for love begets love,and beauty builds upon beauty,as this is seen Above.A baby sang in joy and praisein Mozart's harmony,join the angels' serenadein praise of God's glory.And gratitude taught earlythough the gift's not the best,need not the grown up to learnsown in the nest. ~
ANNEX 1
Salamat Po (Pilipino)
Suffix Po is expression of respect and sincerity
Spanish: Gracias
A slave named Androcles once escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering about there he came upon a Lion lying down moaning and groaning. At first he turned to flee, but finding that the Lion did not pursue him, he turned back and went up to him. As he came near, the Lion put out his paw, which was all swollen and bleeding, and Androcles found that a huge thorn had got into it, and was causing all the pain.
He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the Lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the Lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat from which to live. But shortly afterwards both Androcles and the Lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the Lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days.
The Emperor and all his Court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the
Lion was let loose from his den, and rushed bounding and roaring towards his victim. But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognised his friend, and fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog.
The Emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the Lion let loose to his native forest. ~ Acknowledgement: Internet annexes and images
These translations are sourced from various reputable language learning platforms.French: MerciGerman: DankeItalian: GrazieJapanese: Arigatou (ありがとう)Chinese (Mandarin): Xièxiè (谢谢)Russian: Spasibo (Спасибо)Arabic: Shukran (شكرا)Hindi: Dhanyavaad (धन्यवाद)Portuguese: Obrigado (if you're male) / Obrigada (if you're female)
ANNEX 2 - Aesop Fable
Androcles and the Lion
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
He pulled out the thorn and bound up the paw of the Lion, who was soon able to rise and lick the hand of Androcles like a dog. Then the Lion took Androcles to his cave, and every day used to bring him meat from which to live. But shortly afterwards both Androcles and the Lion were captured, and the slave was sentenced to be thrown to the Lion, after the latter had been kept without food for several days.
The Emperor and all his Court came to see the spectacle, and Androcles was led out into the middle of the arena. Soon the
Lion was let loose from his den, and rushed bounding and roaring towards his victim. But as soon as he came near to Androcles he recognised his friend, and fawned upon him, and licked his hands like a friendly dog.
The Emperor, surprised at this, summoned Androcles to him, who told him the whole story. Whereupon the slave was pardoned and freed, and the Lion let loose to his native forest. ~ Acknowledgement: Internet annexes and images
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