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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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Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.

Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.

by Scottish Proverb Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.

A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.

by Fred Estabrook Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

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If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a read more

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a selective memory.

by Jim Fiebig Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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He that is well paid is well satisfied.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

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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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We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

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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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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.

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