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    There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants. The second loses what it has. There's no cure for the first, but success and there's no cure at all for the second.

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

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

by Hung Ko 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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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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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.

by Henry Miller Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

by Bertolt Brecht Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

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Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once read more

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

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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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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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