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My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
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.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
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.
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.
He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.
He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.
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.
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.