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Francis Bacon Philosopher, Statesman
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"The true bounds and limitations, whereby human knowledge is confined and circumscribed,... are three: the first, that we do not so place our felicity in knowledge, as we forget our mortality: the second, that we make application of our knowledge, to give ourselves repose and contentment, and not distates or repining: the third, that we do not presume by the contemplation of Nature to attain to the mysteries of God."

Giving Knowledge Contentment
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Tom Robbins Novelist, Essayist
Contentment

"Love easily confuses us because it is always in flux between illusion and substance, between memory and wish, between contentment and need."

Memories Wish Contentment
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Mooji Spiritual Teacher
Contentment

"There's no one there to understand, there's just understanding, which flourishes in you as peace, joy and contentment."

Joy Understanding Contentment
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Jiddu Krishnamurti Philosopher, Speaker
Contentment

"Contentment is never the outcome of fulfillment, of achievement, or of the possession of things; it is not born of action or inaction. It comes with the fullness of what is, not in the alteration of it."

Achievement Outcomes Contentment
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Stefan Zweig Writer
Contentment

"We can't forever be spending our lives paying for political follies that never gave us anything but always took from us, and I amcontent with the narrowest metes and bounds provided I have peace and quiet for work."

Political Forever Contentment
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Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader
Contentment

"When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.'"

Practice Contentment Being Happy
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Dalai Lama Spiritual Leader
Contentment

"I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being."

Believe Inspirational Contentment
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