Quotes about Satisfaction
In my own life I know that my state of cheerfulness is a reliable gauge of my level of spiritual enlightenment at that moment. The more cheerful, happy, contented, and satisfied I am feeling, the more aware I am of my deep connection to Spirit.
— Wayne Dyer
So confident am I in the intentions, as well as wisdom, of the government, that I shall always be satisfied that what is not done, either cannot, or ought not to be done.
— Thomas Jefferson
We never regret having eaten too little.
— Thomas Jefferson
When ambition ends, happiness begins.
— Thomas Merton
As a man predicts ill, he becomes inclined to wish it. The pride of having his judgment right hardens his heart, till at last he beholds with satisfaction, or sees with disappointment, the accomplishment or failure of his predictions.
— Thomas Paine
If you set your love on worldly things, they will not satisfy.
— Thomas Watson
They that seek the LORD shall not want [lack] any good thing' (Psalm 34:10). If it is good for us, we shall have it; if it is not good for us, then the withholding of it is good.
— Thomas Watson
Contentment doth not appear only now and then, as some stars which are seen but seldom; it is a settled temper of heart.
— Thomas Watson
The main proposition I insist on is this: that a gracious spirit is a contented spirit. The doctrine of contentment is very important; for until we have learned this, we have not learned to be Christians.
— Thomas Watson
Some of the happiest people I know have none of the things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy.
— Joseph Wirthlin
No man is happy who does not think himself so.
— Norman Vincent Peale
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you conentrate on what you don't have, you'll never, ever have enough!
— Oprah Winfrey