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

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

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Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man. – John Fowles

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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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