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    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.

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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.

by Allan K. Chalmers Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire read more

The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach.

by Lin Yu-t'ang Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

Contentment is, after all, simply refined indolence.

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

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

by Hung Ko Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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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.

by Lao Tzu Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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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.

by John Balguy Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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He that is well paid is well satisfied.

He that is well paid is well satisfied.

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Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.

by Socrates Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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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.

by Spanish Proverb Found in: Contentment Quotes,
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