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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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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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If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper read more

If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.

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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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Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.

Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.

by Benjamin Franklin Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

by Socrates 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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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.

by Robert Anthony Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.

He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.

by Johann Von Goethe Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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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.

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