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

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

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.

A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.

A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

To the right, books; to the left, a tea-cup. In front of me, the fireplace; behind me, the post. There read more

To the right, books; to the left, a tea-cup. In front of me, the fireplace; behind me, the post. There is no greater happiness than this.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.

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.