Contentment Quotes

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She had nothing to wish otherwise, but that the days did not pass so swiftly. It was a delightful visit;-perfect, in being much too short. — Jane Austen
It was one of those happy days that God grants us sometimes on earth to give us an idea of the bliss of heaven. — Unknown Author
Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase. — John Balguy
Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude. — Saint John Chrysostom
Great leaders understand that historical success tends to produce stable and inwardly focused organizations, and these outfits, in turn, reinforce a feeling of contentment with… — John P. Kotter
Contentment is a kind of moral laziness; if there wasn't anything but contentment in his world, man wouldn't be any more of a success than… — Josh Billings
Part of the trick of being happy is a refusal to allow oneself to become too nostalgic for the heady triumphs of one's youth. — Larry McMurtry
Perhaps it's because I appreciate all I have so much that I don't worry about what I haven't got. — Leo Tolstoy
You're all so obsessed with other worlds, you're so convinced that this one is crap and everywhere else is great, but you've never bothered to… — Lev Grossman
The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was reached on the bright September morning when I entered the public school. — Mary Antin
We just wanna be the happy bums that we are. That's all. — Mike Patton
The storm is over, there is sunlight in my heart. I have a glass of wine and sit thinking of what has passed. — P.G. Wodehouse
Contentment does not come from achievement. It comes from a relationship with the Lord. — Paul Henderson
Live near to God, and so all things will appear to you little In comparison to eternal realities. — Robert Murray M'Cheyne
"And you require no answers", Foamfollower was laughing in his gladness, "You are sufficient to every question". — Stephen R. Donaldson
True contentment comes with empathy. — Tim Finn
The heart is always the place to go. Go home into your heart, where there is warmth, appreciation, gratitude and contentment — Ayya Khema
Contentment is natural wealth. — Socrates
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. — Gautama Buddha
Whatever you are waiting for-peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of Simple Abundance-it will surely come, but only when you are ready to… — Sarah Ban Breathnach

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