βWe often despise what is most useful to us.β
Aisopos
βWe often despise what is most useful to us.β
βOnly a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.β
βLiving on Earth may be expensive, but it includes an annual free trip around the Sun.β
βI am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.β
βA true lover always feels in debt to the one he loves.β
βThe art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.β
βWho seeks more than he needs hinders himself from enjoying what he has.β
βWho is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.β
βNo thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.β
βTalent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.β
βFeeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.β
βGratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.β
βHunger makes raw beans taste sweet.β
βDo not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.β
βWho is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.β
βThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.β
βIf you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.β
βBecause I know I have another day.β