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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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Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

by G. C. Lichtenberg 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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Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

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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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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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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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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.

by French Proverb 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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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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