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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.

One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.

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.

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.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.