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I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do. ↗

— John Muir

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Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful. ↗

— Norman Vincent Peale

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But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. ↗

— Marcus V. Pollio

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The discontented man finds no easy chair. ↗

— Benjamin Franklin

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Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise. ↗

— Lewis Thomas

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He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another. ↗

— Aesop

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Never, never rest contented with any circle of ideas, but always be certain that a wider one is still possible. ↗

— Pearl Bailey

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To be completely woman you need a master, and in him a compass for your life. You need a man you can look up to and respect. If you dethrone him it's no wonder that you are discontented, and discontented women are not loved for long. ↗

— Marlene Dietrich

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The discontented believe that their regrets are about the past. ↗

— Mason Cooley

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I'm determined to be contented, and having plenty of money from working makes it easier for me. ↗

— Karen Carpenter

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