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

— Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote (1605–1615), Part I, Book IV, Ch. 23

About Miguel de Cervantes

1547 – 1616

Spanish novelist, author of "Don Quixote".

“Valour lies just halfway between rashness and cowheartedness.”

“Fear is sharp-sighted, and can see things underground, and much more in the skies.”

“Every one is the son of his own works.”

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

“Our content is our best having.”

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

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

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

“I am grateful for what I am & have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.”