Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

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.

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.

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.

A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.

A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.

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.

My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.

My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.

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

It is right to be contented with what we have, 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.