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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.
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.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.
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.
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
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.
Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
