Jobs Quote by Nikki Giovanni
“If i can't have what i want . . . then my job is to want what i've got and be satisfied that at least there is something more to want”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Collected Poems of Nikki Giovanni, 1994
Accepting what you have and finding contentment transforms desire into appreciation, reducing dissatisfaction.
In simple terms: Find contentment in what you have.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate gratitude for current blessings.
Themes
gratitude
contentment
desire
acceptance
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily work
- personal relationships
- financial planning
- health goals
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance gratitude with striving for improvement?
- What does “more to want” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook ambition and limit growth.
![“I just think she was a wonderful woman. What I think of when I think of Nina [Simone] is someone that I could relate to, who didn't want anything from me, that could relate to me because I didn't want anything from her. It was nice.” quote by Nikki Giovanni](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d5/nikki-giovanni-1757_holiday_i-just-think-she-was-a-wonderful-woman-w_31454.jpg)
![“[To become a poet] The most important thing is to pay attention. The next would probably be to read; it's so important to pay attention. It keeps you from being bored, and I might add it keeps you from being boorish.” quote by Nikki Giovanni](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27b/nikki-giovanni-1757_add_to-become-a-poet-the-most-important-thin_189198.jpg)
