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Grace is a pleasing quality according to the dictionary. The word itself is close to the translation of “thank you,” in Italian and Spanish, “grazie” and “gracias.” Giving thanks might therefore be a way to achieve a state of grace, or the pleasing quality that the dictionary asks for. When I give thanks for the…

Dictionary.com has 13 definitions for the word “grace.” Two daughters of Zeus and Euryone, the Graces, were goddesses of beauty. Grace is a prayer said at the beginning of a meal, as well as moral strength, mercy, or elegance of form. The word itself bears special significance to many religious organisations. I met a Labrador…