Achievement Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“Contentment is never the outcome of fulfillment, of achievement, or of the possession of things; it is not born of action or inaction. It comes with the fullness of what is, not in the alteration of it.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Contentment, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1975
Contentment arises from fully accepting present reality, not from achieving goals or acquiring possessions; it is a state of being, not a result of action.
In simple terms: Contentment comes from accepting what is.
Practice present‑moment acceptance to find peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress
- materialism
- goal pursuit
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from fully accepting the present?
- How can you differentiate healthy desire from attachment?
Accepting passivity may hinder growth or necessary change.