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"It is a great blessing to possess what one wishes," said one to an ancient philosopher, who replied, "It is a greater blessing still, not to desire what one does not possess."
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Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires, makes a wise and happy purchase.
—J. Balgury.
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He that deserves nothing should be content with anything.
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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
—Epictetus.