Content. Grocott's Familiar Quotations, 6th ed. 189-?

Grocott & Ward, comps. Grocott’s Familiar Quotations, 6th ed. 189-?.

Content


Content with poverty, my soul I arm; And virtue, though in rags, will keep me warm. Dryden.—29th Ode, Horace, Book III. Verse 8.	1
I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content. Philippians, Chap. iv. Ver. 11.	2
Mecænas, what’s the cause that no man lives Contented with the lot which reason gives, Or chance presents; yet all with envy view The schemes that others variously pursue? Francis’ Horace.—Book I. Sat. 1.	3
Learn this of me, where’er thy lot doth fall, Short lot, or not, to be content with all. Herrick.—Hesperides, Aphorisms, No. 215.	4
I am quite my own master, agreeably lodged, perfectly easy in my circumstances. I am contented with my situation, and happy because I think myself so. Le Sage.—Gil Blas, Book VII. Chap. 13.	5
All things on earth thus change, some up, some down; Content’s a kingdom, and I wear that crown. Heywood.—A Woman Kill’d with Kindness.	6
As fancy should advise, I’d always take my morning exercise; For sure no minutes bring us more content Than those in pleasing useful studies spent. Pomfret.—The Choice.	7
When well at ease and happy, live content, And then consider why that life was lent. Denham.—On Prudence, Line 239.	8