Quotes About Self-content

Though neither happiness nor respect are worth anything, because unless both are coming from the truest motives, they are simply deceits. A successful man earns the respect of the world never mind what is the state of his mind, or his manner of earning. So what is the good of such respect, and how happy will such a man be in himself? And if he is what passes for happy, such a state is lower than the self-content of the meanest animal.

The fool has one great advantage over a man of sense; he is always satisfied with himself.

If a man doesn't find ease in himself, 'tis in vain to seek it elsewhere.

Self-Satisfaction

Expectations always lead to disappointment. Never expect anything from anybody. Be self content. Anticipate everything but expect nothing.

Unlike many, I was not intent on reproducing myself, deliberately or accidentally, since one of myself was more than enough for me to handle.

Be humble. Humble is the quality or condition of being modest in behavior and modest in estimate of one's own importance. There is no false pride, or false ego. Humble people are self content that allows them to live accomplished, fulfilled and happy lives.