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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.
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.
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.
Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.
Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.
Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.
Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
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 contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.
A man who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do.
