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    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.

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It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

by James Mackintosh Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.

It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.

by James Mackintosh Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire read more

The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach.

by Lin Yu-t'ang Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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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.

by Swami Sivananda Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, read more

Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

by John Dryden Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

by Bill Copeland Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Patience is the key to contentment.

Patience is the key to contentment.

by Mohammed Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

by Plautus Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

by Aesop Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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