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.

One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has read more

One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has lain down to die, and the grass is already over him.

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.

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

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.

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.

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

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

Whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and read more

Whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and set me to thinking of plans to gain my freedom.

He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.

He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.