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.

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

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.

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.

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a read more

If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a selective memory.

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.

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.