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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.
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.
Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a read more
Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.
One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.
I used to think I had ambition . . . but now I'm not so sure. It may have been read more
I used to think I had ambition . . . but now I'm not so sure. It may have been only discontent. They're easily confused.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
