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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.
Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.
Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty
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.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
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.
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.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
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.
