There is a saying in Tibetan that "at the door of the miserable rich man sleeps the contented beggar". The point of this saying is not that poverty is a virtue, but that happiness does not come with wealth, but from setting limits to one's desires, and living within those limits with satisfaction.

Dalai Lama

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To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.

Confucius

CouragePrinciple

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

Confucius

WordsAppearanceSeldomVirtue

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

Confucius

FaithfulnessSincerityPrinciples

Contentment is natural wealth.

Socrates

HappinessContentmentWealthNatural

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

Pope Francis

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