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Contentment Quote by Leon Kass

“If you have easy self-contentment, you might have a very, very cheap source of happiness.” quote by Leon Kass — Download Open image

“If you have easy self-contentment, you might have a very, very cheap source of happiness.”

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Future of Bioethics, 2015

Finding simple self-contentment can be a low-cost, reliable source of happiness.

In simple terms: Self-contentment offers cheap happiness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner peace.

Themes

happiness self‑contentment simplicity

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

daily meditation
gratitude practice
minimalist lifestyle

Key Concepts

psychology well‑being minimalism

Questions to Reflect On

What simple habits bring you contentment?
Can cheap happiness replace material pursuits?

A Different Perspective

May overlook deeper needs for connection.

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