The Economic Times

Vietnamese proverb of the day: 'When eating fruit, remember the person who planted the tree'; life lesson on how to cultivate gratitude towards others, especially people whose contribution goes unnoticed

We have a tendency to take what we have been given for granted. One ancient Vietnamese proverb reminds us that we should never, ever forget that if our lives are easier, more comfortable, it is only because of collective effort of others, which we may not even be aware about.