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Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.
Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.
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.
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.
To have a quiet mind is to possess one's mind wholly; to have a calm spirit is to possess one's read more
To have a quiet mind is to possess one's mind wholly; to have a calm spirit is to possess one's self.
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.
In quiet places, reason abounds.
In quiet places, reason abounds.
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.
Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.
