Quotes about Contentment

At home, growing up, we weren't really poor. We had everything we needed, we just didn't have what we wanted.

It is possible to live happily in the here and the now. So many conditions of happiness are available - more than enough for you to be happy right now. You don't have to run into the future in order to get more.

When we take our eyes off the whirl of day-to-day activity and concentrate on honoring Him and following in His way, we find a consistent peace that carries us through both plenty and poverty.

Holy poverty confounds cupidity and avarice and the cares of this world.

Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things.

Of the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content.

I am content that the work that I've done is wonderful.

I change so many houses and places where I live; I change them like I change socks. I don't have this absolute, kind of, how you say, attachment. My brother, if he just has to go to holiday to sleep in different bed, for him it is a disaster. I can sleep under this table or in a five-star hotel; I don't care.

I'm not going to pretend to be 50. I just want to be happy and enjoy the experiences I have and take advantage of every opportunity I've been given.

Be grateful for what you already have. Set aside the time to take care of yourself, too.

I just say 'Amen' a lot. It's just about being grateful and never taking things for granted.

You're the type who thinks of the glass as being half full, instead of half empty. "No," she said, "I'm just grateful for the glass.