“Contentment makes a poor person rich and discontent makes a rich person poor.”_Benjamin Franklin
Contentment is an important virtue.
In my view, I feel that its deficiency in character of humankind is one of the main reasons for most of the problems on earth. Even if you disagree with me, read ahead to hear what some deep thinkers did say on the subject.
True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.
Oscar Wilde
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.
Epicurus
You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.' You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled.
Charles Spurgeon
Contentment is one of the most distinguishing traits of the godly person, because a godly person has his heart focused on God rather than on possessions or position or power.
Jerry Bridges
There's a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and contentment in Him.
J. I. Packer
Contentment is natural wealth.
Socrates
Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside.
Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
Og Mandino
Now, let's get to work to instill the virtue in our own character first.
