used as a reminder that true happiness and contentment come from within, and that a person who is satisfied with what they have will always feel fulfilled and satisfied

used to suggest that modest and unpretentious people tend to have more realistic expectations and are less likely to be disappointed or frustrated by unattainable goals or desires

used to emphasize that true happiness and contentment come from within, and that material wealth is not a guarantee of happiness or fulfillment

used to emphasize that having a peaceful and contented life is more important than having wealth or material possessions that come at the cost of constant conflict or stress

used to emphasize the importance of valuing what one has in the present moment instead of waiting for something better in the future, which may not materialize

used as a reminder to be grateful for what one has and to appreciate the value of even small possessions or accomplishments

used to imply that one should appreciate and value the small things in life, as even small pleasures or accomplishments can bring joy and satisfaction

used to suggest that when one's first choice or preferred option is not available, one should be flexible and willing to accept something else that may be less desirable but still of value

used to emphasize that pursuing a purposeful and fulfilling life is more valuable than simply living a long time

used to imply that the experience of working towards a goal can be fulfilling in itself, and that the journey is often more valuable than the destination

used to emphasize that personal happiness and contentment are more important than power or status, as material possessions do not necessarily lead to happiness

used to imply that it is better to achieve a peaceful resolution, even if it means making some compromises, rather than achieving a victory that comes at a high cost

used to imply that personal happiness and fulfillment are more important than knowledge or academic achievement