Quote by James Mackintosh

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never with what we are.

It is right to be contented with what we have, but never wit

Summary

This quote suggests that it is important to find satisfaction with the material possessions or circumstances we have in life, recognizing gratitude for what we possess. However, it warns against complacency in personal growth or development. It emphasizes the need to constantly strive for self-improvement, pushing ourselves beyond our current state and not settling for mediocrity in who we are as individuals.

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