Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Contentions fierce, / Ardent, and dire, spring 15 from no petty cause. Scott.

Contentions for trifles can get but a trifling victory. Sir P. Sidney.

Content is better than riches. Pr.

Content is the true philosopher's stone. Pr.

Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble. Epictetus.

Contentment consisteth not in adding more 20 fuel, but in taking away some fire. Fuller.

Contentment is natural wealth. Socrates.

Contentment will make a cottage look as fair as a palace. W. Secker.

Contentment without money is the philosopher's stone. Lichtwer.

Content's a kingdom, and I wear that crown. Heywood.