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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.
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.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.
Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
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.
He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.
He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.
