When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.'
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"When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.'" — Dalai Lama #happinessjoy
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When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes - I already have everything that I really need.' — Dalai Lama
About Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama was a Leader from Tibet (1935–present).
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Who said "When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can neve…"?
This quote is attributed to Dalai Lama, a Leader from Tibet.
When did Dalai Lama live?
Dalai Lama lived from 1935 – present.
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