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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.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
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.
You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best thing in the world. When read more
You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best thing in the world. When you're in a relationship and it's good, even if nothing else in your life is right, you feel like your whole world is complete.
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.
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.
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.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.
