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Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the 1000 read more
Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the 1000 small uncaring ways.
The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good read more
The care of human life and happiness and not their destruction is the first and only legitimate object of good government.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
