Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell.

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.

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.

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.

Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all.

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.

I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.

I have no money, no resources, no hopes. I am the happiest man alive.

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.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.

Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.