a contented mind is a perpetual feast
sentenceused 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
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humble hearts often / tend to have humble desires
sentenceused 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
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a happy heart is better than a full purse
sentenceused to emphasize that true happiness and contentment come from within, and that material wealth is not a guarantee of happiness or fulfillment
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better an egg in peace than an ox in war
sentenceused 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
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better an egg today than a hen tomorrow
sentenceused 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
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better half an egg than an empty shell
sentenceused as a reminder to be grateful for what one has and to appreciate the value of even small possessions or accomplishments
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little fish are sweet
sentenceused to imply that one should appreciate and value the small things in life, as even small pleasures or accomplishments can bring joy and satisfaction
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when all fruit fails, welcome haws
sentenceused 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
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if you cannot live longer, live deeper
sentenceused to emphasize that pursuing a purposeful and fulfilling life is more valuable than simply living a long time
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it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive
sentenceused 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
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being happy is better than being king
sentenceused to emphasize that personal happiness and contentment are more important than power or status, as material possessions do not necessarily lead to happiness
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better a lean peace than a fat victory
sentenceused 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
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it is better to be happy than wise
sentenceused to imply that personal happiness and fulfillment are more important than knowledge or academic achievement
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