Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a read more

Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. read more

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants. The second loses what it has. There's no cure for the first, but success and there's no cure at all for the second.

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.

A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.

Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

To the right, books; to the left, a tea-cup. In front of me, the fireplace; behind me, the post. There read more

To the right, books; to the left, a tea-cup. In front of me, the fireplace; behind me, the post. There is no greater happiness than this.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.

What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.