There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

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.

Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty, for read more

Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty, for not having much to care for; and with obscurity, for being unenvied.

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of read more

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Patience is the key to contentment.

Patience is the key to contentment.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.

It is right to be contented with what we have, never with what we are.