It is not our circumstances that create our discontent or contentment. It is us.

It is not our circumstances that create our discontent or contentment. It is us.

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

They merit more praise who know how to suffer misery than those who temper themselves in contentment.

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.

Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, read more

Happy the man, and happy he alone, he who can call today his own; he who, secure within, can say, tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.

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.

If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper read more

If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot.

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.

Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a read more

Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.

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

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