Man never has what he wants, because what he wants is everything.

Quote by CF Ramuz

Topics: Contentment Quotes, Reality Quotes

Man never has what he wants, because what he wants is everything.

Man never has what he wants, because what he wants is everything.

'You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,' said Aslan. 'And that is...

'You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,' said Aslan. 'And that is...

Contentment is a kind of moral laziness; if thare want ennything but contentment in his...

Contentment is a kind of moral laziness; if thare want ennything but contentment in his...

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend....

It takes more distress and poison to kill someone who has peace of mind and...

It takes more distress and poison to kill someone who has peace of mind and...

The time we enjoy wasting is usually a good indicator of our real values The...

The time we enjoy wasting is usually a good indicator of our real values The...

What he had not learned, however, was this: to find contentment in himself and his...

What he had not learned, however, was this: to find contentment in himself and his...

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we...

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we...

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness....

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness....

You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best...

You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best...

It is better to want what you have than to have what you want.

It is better to want what you have than to have what you want.

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we...

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we...

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best...

You can't stop loving or wanting to love because when its right, it's the best...

True and real contentment comes from inside us not from without. It is seated upon...

True and real contentment comes from inside us not from without. It is seated upon...

Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of...

Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whoever procures it at the expense of...

Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns fact into...

Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns fact into...

The future hasn't happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only...

The future hasn't happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only...

The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you...

The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you...