Quotes by Contentment Confidence equals contentment with self; contentment is knowing you have all you need for the present circumstances. John C. Maxwell contentment knowing self Piety and virtue are not only delightful for the present, but they leave peace and contentment behind them. John Tillotson piety contentment virtue Simplicity is the first cousin of contentment. John Stott cousin simplicity contentment This is God's universal purpose for all Christian suffering: more contentment in God and less satisfaction in the world. John Piper contentment suffering christian Now I find that in a state of pure obedience the mind learns contentment in appearing weak and foolish to that wisdom which is of the world; and in these lowly labors, they who stand in a low place and are rightly exercised under the cross will find nourishment. John Woolman contentment mind world The very longing for contentment that ought to drive us to simplicity of life and labors of love contents itself instead with the broken cisterns of prosperity and comfort. John Piper simplicity contentment broken Who can enjoy alone? Or all enjoying what contentment find? John Milton enjoyment contentment enjoy Contentment ... has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances. Joni Eareckson Tada contentment circumstances heart My definition of poor are those who need too much. Because those who need too much are never satisfied. Jose Mujica contentment definitions needs There are times when it is best to be content with what one has, so as not to lose everything. Jose Saramago loses contentment The wise man contents himself with what he has, until such time as he invents something better. Jose Saramago contentment wise men Earthly greatness is a nice thing, and requires so much chariness in the managing, as the contentment of it cannot requite. Joseph Hall contentment greatness nice There is an unmistakable freedom that accompanies contentment: a freedom to be who you are, enjoy who you are, and live the life you were destined to live. Josh Becker be-who-you-are live-life contentment We suffered failures of imagination just like everyone else, our daring was wanting, and our daily contentment too nearly adequate for us to give it up. Joshua Ferris contentment imagination giving Contentment produces, in some measure, all those effects which the alchemist usually ascribes to what he calls the philosopher's stone; and if it does not bring riches, it does the same thing by banishing the desire for them. Joseph Addison alchemist contentment desire Show me a thoroughly contented person, and I will show you a useless one. Josh Billings show-me contentment useless The utmost we can hope for in this world is contentment; if we aim at anything higher, we shall meet with nothing but grief and disappointment. A man should direct all his studies and endeavors at making himself easy now and happy hereafter. Joseph Addison contentment grief disappointment Be content with what thou hast received, and smooth thy frowning forehead, for the door of choice is not open either to thee or me. Hafez contentment choices doors Contentment with life is not a feeling, but it is a decision we must make. Joyce Meyer contentment decision feelings Bev Pettersen writes with flair and a down-to-earth warmth that will make you smile and sigh with contentment. Julianne MacLean make-you-smile contentment writing «56789101112131415»
