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Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.
Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.
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.
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once read more
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.
If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father of progress.
If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father of progress.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
He that is well paid is well satisfied.
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.
