Contentment Quotations | Page 2

Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore one should learn contentment.

There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.

Progress and healing involves seeing every person as not so different from ourselves.

Any so-called material thing that you want is merely a symbol: you want it not for itself, but because it will content your spirit for the moment.

True humility is contentment.

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.

Contentment is mostly a matter of talking yourself into believing that God will not strike you too hard for leaning in the direction of your hungers.

There are enough resources in the world for everyone.

Contentment with little or nothing to eat although one may have a great appetite; to awaken instantly although one may be in a deep slumber; unflinching devotion to the master; and bravery; these six qualities should be learned from the dog.

Contentment is not something to be gained by possession.You can not work simply at being content,but must work at making a difference.True contentment is gained by the difference you make in the lives of others.