contentment Quotes

Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it.

People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.

Medicine is my lawful wife and literature my mistress; when I get tired of one, I spend the night with the other.

How unbearable at times are people who are happy, people for whom everything works out.

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.

A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.

Nobody minds having what is too good for them.

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.

An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.

Nature is by and large to be found out of doors, a location where, it cannot be argued, there are never enough comfortable chairs.