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He that is well paid is well satisfied.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
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.
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.
The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
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.
