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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Contentment is true Riches.
 
The wise saw of Democ’ritos, the laughing philosopher. (B.C. 509–400.)   1
       
“Content is wealth, the riches of the mind;
And happy he who can such riches find.”
       
Dryden: Wife of Bath’s Tale.
 


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