While we pursue happiness, we flee from contentment.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

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

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.

Since we cannot get what we like, let us like what we can get.

What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others.