“In a consumer society, contentment is a radical proposition.”

— Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass (2013)

About Robin Wall Kimmerer

American botanist, professor and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, author of 'Braiding Sweetgrass' (2013).

“Gratitude plants the seed for abundance.”

“Grieving is a sign of spiritual health.”

“Being a good mother means teaching your children to care for the world.”

“Our content is our best having.”

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

“All that is required to feel that here and now is happiness is a simple, frugal heart.”

“When one is contented, there is no more to be desired.”

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth.”

“The noblest mind the best contentment has.”