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Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once read more
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.
Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead.
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.
Patience is the key to contentment.
Patience is the key to contentment.
Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.
Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.
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.
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.
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.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
