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.

I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.

I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.

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.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

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

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has read more

One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has lain down to die, and the grass is already over him.

My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.

My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.

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.