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.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.

One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Patience is the key to contentment.

Patience is the key to 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.