Quotes About Contentment

You will be a happier person if you don't do what you want to do, most of the time

Many of them had a better time than they ever had in their lives because they were discovering the new freedom - the less you need, the freer you become.

When one is happy there is no time to be fatigued; being happy engrosses the whole attention.

Only it takes time to be happy. A lot of time. Happiness, too, is a long patience.

I had enough time being single to know I have no regrets about being married!

I don't know that I spent any more time alone than any other kid, but being by myself never bothered me.

Here or henceforward it is all the same to me, I accept Time absolutely.

At this particular time, I probably am more comfortable with myself. Just now I'm having a lovely time.

The only heaven permitted to me is the part-time job heaven.

I'm happy not knowing. Most of the time (except when I'm a neurotic mess about uncertainty) I feel glad that the horizon is a mystery.

But for the first time in many years, I get to sleep in my own bed every night. I haven't done that, literally, in years. It seems like such a small thing, but it is so nice.

If people could understand how much pleasure they could have by themselves, I think everyone would be a lot saner. I think that people really need a dose of quality time with one's self.

The secret to happiness, at Thanksgiving or any time, is to find pleasure in imperfection.

You cant please all the people all the time.

I didn't want to get into acting. I was very happy doing MTV, it took up my time, I was content.

I'm just trying to really take it one day at a time, because for me - and I know this sounds cliche, whatever - I achieved my ultimate goal, and nothing can really top that, you know?

I don't think there's more than half-a-dozen cartoons that I've been really truly happy with in all the time I've been doing it.

I think the minute you're full up and have had enough to eat, then that's time to retire.

Time, time, time, see what's become of me, While I looked around, For my possibilities; I was so hard to please

We did a good job and I'm just glad I have it for a second time.

If God doesn't want something for me, I shouldn't want it either. Spending time in meditative prayer, getting to know God, helps align my desires with God's.

Many a time the thing left silent makes for happiness.

Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

I have a gigantic ego and need to be at the top of the pile and be doing amazingly well; also, at the same time, I'm just pleased to be anywhere.