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Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.
What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.
Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man.
Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man.
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.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
My motto is: Contented with little, yet wishing for more.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
The contented man can be happy with what appears to be useless.
Patience is the key to contentment.
Patience is the key to 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.
