Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.

The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

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

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

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.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy.

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

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

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. read more

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants. The second loses what it has. There's no cure for the first, but success and there's no cure at all for the second.