Contentment Quote by Alice McDermott
““In church she had prayed for contentment. She was thirty, with no husband in sight. A good job, an aging father, a bachelor brother, a few nice friends. At least, she had asked—so humbly, so earnestly, so seriously—let me be content.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Contented Woman”, 1995
A woman seeks deep contentment through humble prayer despite modest circumstances.
In simple terms: She asks for simple contentment.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate gratitude and humility.
Themes
contentment
humility
spirituality
Mood
quiet
hopeful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily life
- financial strain
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
religious practice
psychology of happiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly brings you peace?
- How does humility affect fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic barriers to contentment.
