There was once a man, Harry, called the Steppenwolf. He went on two legs, wore clothes and was a human being, but nevertheless he was in reality a wolf of the Steppes. He had learned a good deal of all that people of a good intelligence can, and was a fairly clever fellow. What he […]
Content Quotes
One should either be sad or joyful. Contentment is a warm sty for eaters and sleepers.
There are only three experiences in life in which time is more important than content. They are school, prison, and military service.
A nation without dregs and malcontents, is orderly, decent, peaceful and pleasant, but perhaps without the seed of things to come.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
Our idea of a contented man is the one, if any, that enjoys the scenery along the detour.
Contentment is not happiness. An oyster may be contented.
One who is contented with what he has done will never become famous for what he will do. He has lain down to die, and the grass is already over him.
To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, […]
True contentment is a real, even an active, virtue – not only affirmative but creative. It is the power of getting out of any situation all there is in it.
