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Category Archives: contentment
Being concerned about others does not mean you forgo fulfilling your own needs, but that if you do help others there is mutual benefit.
Being concerned about others does not mean you forgo fulfilling your own needs, but that if you do help others there is mutual benefit. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts out by reminding us that being … Continue reading
Posted in benefit, concern, contentment, friendship, help, service
Tagged @DalaiLama, concerned, Dalai Lama, fulfilling, others
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Everyone wants to lead a happy life, a meaningful life. In order to fulfill this goal our practice should be realistic.
Everyone wants to lead a happy life, a meaningful life. In order to fulfill this goal our practice should be realistic. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I believe every goal can be achieved, eventually, there are limits to … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, contentment, doing, goals, happiness, plan
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happy, meaningful, realistic
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Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity.
Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the individual, and how individuals interact. At one end, if everyone indulged … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, desire, empathy, moderation, setting an example, simplicity
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, desire, indulging, risks
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If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t.
If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is specifically about the relationship between happiness and peace of mind. In … Continue reading
Posted in belief, contentment, deception, happiness, peace, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, deceiving, happy, peace of mind
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He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote is a variant of a few other of his quotes, so I imagine … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, desire, judgement, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, contented, has, not, Socrates
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What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more.
What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more. – Seneca and Aulus Gellius What does that mean? This is a quote about perspective. We all have something, even if it is … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, exceptionalism, happiness, help, perspective, value
Tagged @philo_quotes, Aulus Gellius, difference, have, make, Seneca
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It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves.
It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is a reminder of something we all know, and … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, choice, contentment, habits, happiness, strength
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, important, know, source
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A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you.
A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is about being done. As long as you aren’t fulfilled, as long as you are not satisfied, … Continue reading
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Tagged @tonyrobbins, answered, problem, question, Tony Robbins
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Great wealth and contentment seldom live together.
Great wealth and contentment seldom live together. – Anonymous What does that mean? To me, the key to this quote is the word seldom. Not never but seldom. There are people who have been able to amass great wealth and remain contented, … Continue reading
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Tagged @QuotableQuips, Anonymous, contentment, together, wealth
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Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.
Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure. – Thomas Edison What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, taken from a longer passage in his diary. “Restlessness is discontent — and discontent is … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, failure, goals, improve, motivation, self improvement
Tagged @quotedojo, failure, satisfied, show, Thomas Edison
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What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat.
What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat. – Seneca What does that mean? This one is so true, it almost hurts. It is especially this time of year, when it is all … Continue reading
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When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? Once again, we have another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete version is “Be content with what you have; rejoice in … Continue reading
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Tagged @_inspirational_, lacking, realize, Sun Tzu, world
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There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote implies that there is something about people that makes them rich or poor besides … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, noble, poor, rich, Seneca
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All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.
All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor. – Walt Whitman What does that mean? I like this quote because it gives me hope. I have many faults, but I also try to strive for transparency and honesty. … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, courage, failure, fear, forgiveness, honest
Tagged @Toltecjohn, faults, forgiven, perfect, Walt Whitman
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The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness
The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote says it’s all in your mind. To be happy, or to … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, key, mind
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