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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.
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.
Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man.
Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
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 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.
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.
