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Being contented ought to mean in English, as it does in French, being pleased. Being content with an attic ought not to mean being unable to move from it and resigned to living in it; it ought to mean appreciating all there is in such a position. – G. K. Chesterton

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Content makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor. – Benjamin Franklin

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I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11 – Bible

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Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He who is content. Who is that? Nobody. – Benjamin Franklin

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A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world. – Joseph Addison

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