If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."(Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, deerit nihil.)

Imagination doesn't always make you long for what you cannot have, but rather thrive in what you do not have.

Deep, contended joy comes from a place of complete security and confidence [in God] - even in the midst of trial.

Where other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

Although we may wish for more or strive to do better than we have, in these times it is enough to keep your soul.

The road to happiness starts with a deep breath and an awareness of the many blessings tied to that single breath.

Follow the dreams that your heart visualizes, as what you actually see is just an illusion of temporary contentment.

...there is more good in contentment, than there is in the thing that you would fain have to cure your discontent...

All that glitters is not gold. The rich and famous aren't necessarily happier than you. Love your life, be happy.

When we perform at our highest level of potential, we are content. Because we have given I best in what we enjoy doing.

Happiness isn't a thing. You can't go out and get it like a cup of tea. It's the way you feel about things.

He doesn't yearn for a better, different life than the one he has - because he knows he's got a home in this one.

Sharing your life with someone will have much more meaning coming from a place of independence rather than co-dependence.

Contentment can only happen as we increase desire, let it run itself out towar its fulfilment, and carry us along with it.

My modus operandi is that I'll be content with anything, as long as I know that it's the best that's possible.