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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.
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.
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.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
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.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
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.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
