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.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

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.

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.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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

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