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Quotes about Contentment (5 quotes)

Man's heart is never satisfied; the snake would swallow the elephant.
Chinese Proverb

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
Bertolt Brecht

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty!
Socrates

It is better to want what you have than to have  what you want.
Proverb

When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, "Oh, yes - I already have everything that I need."
Dali Lama