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.

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.

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.

Patience is the key to contentment.

Patience is the key to contentment.

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

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

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.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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.

The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.

The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.