There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. read more

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants. The second loses what it has. There's no cure for the first, but success and there's no cure at all for the second.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patience is the key to contentment.

Patience is the key to contentment.

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.