Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.

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

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

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.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

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.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a read more

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a selective memory.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.

Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.