Quotes About Contentment

What do I care, she whispers, for cities and princes and histories?

What you already have is better than what you so desperately seek.

The sage's point was that life was uncertain and no one should be counted happy till the day of his death.

I have an income nearly sufficient for my wants (no one's income is ever quite sufficient, you know).

I love life because what more is there?

I'm married. My wife, Stella - a beautiful woman. She's brought a lot of peace to my life, a lot of wisdom.

My life turned out to be beyond my greatest dreams.

We have no money. We have no possessions. Maybe that is why we value the things we do have ... loyalty and friendship.

A bottle of wine. A family-sized packet of Nacho Cheese Flavoured Tortilla Chips and a jar of hot salsa dip. A packet of cigarettes on the side (I know, I know). The rain hammering against the windows. And a book. What could have been lovelier?

There's something quite comforting about mess, especially when there's no one else there to complain.

The strange thing was that he was more relaxed, now, after being told the news. It was as if he had always been expecting it and was merely grateful that, at last, it had been delivered.

It was my moment in the sun. I tried to remember if I had left anything out. But no, it was all there.

The most important things in life aren't things.

It is easy to get everything you want, provided you first learn to do without the things you cannot get.

How innocent, how happy, how truly delightful, even, would life be if we were to desire nothing but what is to be found upon the face of the earth: in a word, nothing but what is provided ready to our hands!

I would say this in terms of my career, that my career provided me with everything that I wanted, and I think a man is fortunate if he can say that at the end of his life.

Grammy nominations are certainly pleasant, but you can forget about them and lead a perfectly happy life - provided you have the approval of the musicians you work with.

Who would I be if I complained about having a father that provided for me? Who would I be if I was complaining about having a father who loved me? That would make me a real jerk.

My favorite thing is to hang out at my house, be on my beautiful property, prune bushes, take a long walk, build a fire, and read.

I don't have many 'I wish I could.' I live a pretty good life. I'm pretty psyched on my life.

To my mind, it seems clear that those who have no memory have the much greater chance to lead happy lives. But it is something you cannot possibly escape: your psychological make-up is such that you are inclined to look back over your shoulder.

Some friends think I'm dull now. But I think it's great that I'm no longer trying to make everyone laugh in the pub.

I have the same mates I always had, I go to the same pub. I've got the same wife and kids and the same house. Nothing's changed.

In general, I feel very happy with how I got to have time on my own at least a little bit outside of the public eye.