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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.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
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.
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.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
