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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.
The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once read more
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.
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.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
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.
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.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
