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Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.
Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.
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.
We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.
Very often the quiet fellow has said all he knows.
Very often the quiet fellow has said all he knows.
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.
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.
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
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.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
