“My God, give me neither poverty nor riches; but whatsoever it may be Thy will to give, give me with it a heart which knows humbly to acquiesce in what is Thy will.” KnowsGivingHeartMayPovertyGive MeRichesContentment Author:Christian Scriver
“What happiness the rural maid attends, In cheerful labour while each day she spends! She gratefully receives what Heav'n has sent, And, rich in poverty, enjoys content.” EnjoyPovertyRichEach DayContentmentLabourCheerfulMaids Book:The Poetical works Source: The Poetical works
“Poor and content is rich, and rich enough.” EnoughPoorMoneyPovertyRichSimplicityContentmentPoorestRich And PoorSimple LivingFrugalityRich PoorRiches And PoorsPoor In Spirit Author:William Shakespeare
“Poverty is not a certain small amount of goods, nor is it just a relation between means and ends; above all it is a relation between people. Poverty is a social status. As such it is the invention of civilization. Socrates made the same point 2,400 years ago: "He is richest who is content with least, for contentment is the wealth of nature.” PeopleYearsMeanMadeEndsCertainSocialWealthPovertyAmountCivilizationYears AgoRelationInventionContentmentGoodsSmall AmountsSocial Status Author:Christopher Ryan