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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.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, read more
Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
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.
Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.
Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.
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.
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.
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.
