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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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty, for read more
Learn to be pleased with everything; with wealth, so far as it makes us beneficial to others; with poverty, for not having much to care for; and with obscurity, for being unenvied.
There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
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.
There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. read more
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.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
