Quotes About Contentment

When he was troubled, he consulted no one. He knew by the light of faith that God was present, and he contented himself with directing all his actions to Him. He did everything with the intent to please God, and did not worry about consequences. "Useless thoughts spoil everything," he said. All trouble began there. We ought to let go of such thoughts as soon as we are aware of them.

The one who knows when to stop, is free from the dangers of desire, and lives a long and happy life.

When a nation follows God, government spends money on people. When a nation abandons God, government spends money on weapons. There is no greater poverty than greed. There is no greater disaster than desire. There is no greater curse than wanting more. The greatest peace is perfect contentment.

The answers were never about money. They were always about happiness, relationships, following dreams, and meaning.

I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch, He said to me, "You must not ask for so much." And a pretty woman leaning in her darkened door, She cried to me, "Hey, why not ask for more?" —Leonard Cohen, "Bird on a Wire

The Great Western Disease is "I'll be happy when…" This is our belief that happiness is a static and finite goal, within our grasp when we get that promotion, or buy

If we're satisfied with our life—not necessarily happy or delighted that we've exceeded our wildest expectations, just satisfied—we yield to inertia. We continue doing what we've always done.

we go through life grumbling about what should be at the expense of accepting what is

One recurring theme was to "reflect upon life, to find happiness and meaning now," not next month or next year.

A very ladylike bosom," she said, approvingly. "There's nothing there," I complained. The clerk grinned. "I have been fitting bras for twenty-five years and no one ever thinks her breasts are good enough," she said. "You'll save yourself a lot of unhappiness if you accept and enjoy what you have. Neat little breasts are very chic.

Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and dozens, and you still want more! It's like God gives you a brownie, I mean a really good brownie, but you can't be content with it. You want the whole pan of brownies. Nobody gets that.

Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining ... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives.

I love you. Have a hell of a good time. I don't really know what else is worth having.

Perhaps he was fit for the life of a hermit. Give up all of his worldly possessions and go live in a hut on a shelf of rock and watch the sunrise every morning. Up before the sun! What a dreadful idea; he shuddered.

My mom just didn't put a very high premium on me being like really famous or really wealthy or anything.

The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances.

I wanted to keep me the way I was.

Patience is a virtue. Virtue is a grace. Put them all together and they make a happy face.

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

side. The woman gently patted his neck, sat down on his side and then stretched out. She folded her arms and closed her eyes. The horse closed his eyes as well and they both looked

Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.

To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice.

Because we cannot circle above all existence – sleepless, unbroken, boundless, glowing – we content ourselves with being submerged and awakening .

Happiness is the maximum agreement of reality and desire.'