Contentment Quote by William Cowper

Lord God, I thank Thee that Thou hast been pleased to make me a poor and indigent man upon earth. I have neither house…

— Martin Luther

If thou be rich, strive to command thy money, lest it command thee.

— Francis Quarles

“Give what thou wilt, and take away what thou wilt, saith he that is well taught and truly modest, to Him that gives, and…

— Marcus Aurelius

What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me! How can I give less than give of my best, When Thou…

— David Berg

If thou art rich, thou art poor; for, like an ass, whose back with ingots bows, thou bearest thy heavy riches but a journey,…

— William Shakespeare

Have more than thou showest, Speak less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest ...

— William Shakespeare

Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more.

— Bahá'u'lláh

“Give, O Lord, what Thou commandest, and then command what Thou wilt.”

— Augustine of Hippo

My God, give me neither poverty nor riches; but whatsoever it may be Thy will to give, give me with it a heart which…

— Christian Scriver

Jesus, I live for Thee, I labor for Thee, I desire only Thee. Thou in me and I in Thee; Thou with me and…

— Rose Philippine Duchesne

To her who gives and takes back all, to nature, the man who is instructed and modest says, Give what thou wilt; take back…

— Marcus Aurelius

Therefore, give to the poor. I beg you, I admonish you, I charge you, I command you to give.

— Saint Augustine