Contentment is always happy: From "Laozi. Frugal Desire 46": "No sin is greater than what you want, no disaster is greater than not being satisfied; no blame is greater than not being satisfied. Therefore, contentment is always enough." ”

It means: There is no sin greater than indulging one’s desires, no disaster greater than one not being satisfied, and no fault greater than being greedy. Therefore, those who know satisfaction will always feel happy.

Allusions:

Rong Qiqi: "Liezi? Tianrui" records that when Confucius was traveling to Mount Tai, he met Rong Qiqi on the road. He was not wearing clothes, but he was playing the piano. Singing, looking happy and contented.

Confucius asked him: "Sir, why are you happy?"

Rong Qiqi replied: "I enjoy a lot of things: all things are born, only human beings are valuable. And I have to be a human being, This is one kind of happiness. The difference between men and women is that men are superior to women, so men are considered noble. Now that I am a man, this is the second kind of happiness. There are people in life who cannot live without seeing the sun and the moon. Since I am already ninety years old, this is the third kind of happiness. Yes."

Confucius nodded in agreement. He also said with regret: "I am so talented that I will surely achieve greatness in the prosperous times. But now that I have no talent and cannot put it to use, it is still a pity."

Unexpectedly, Rong Qiqi said disapprovingly. : "Throughout the ages, there have been as many scholars as crucian carp crossing the river, but how many have been able to achieve great success? Poverty is the normal state of scholars, and death is the destination of all people. I can not only be in the normal state of scholars, but also wait with peace of mind for people's final destiny. What is there to regret about his fate?"

Confucius said: "It's good to be able to forgive yourself."

Extended information:

Classic sayings about contentment and constant happiness

1. A hedonist must first have the cultivation of contentment, which is what the ancient saying means. Wang Xiyan

2. There are hundreds of flowers in spring and a moon in autumn. There is a cool breeze in summer and snow in winter. If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.

3. Peace is luck, contentment is blessing, a pure heart is salary, and few desires are longevity.

4. Those who are content are happy even in poverty; those who are dissatisfied are also worried about wealth.

5. Therefore, if you know what is enough, you will not be disgraced; if you know how to stop, you will not perish, and you can last a long time. "Tao Te Ching"

6. Dedicate yourself to your destiny without losing it. Be contented and happy, and don’t want to think outside of it. Kuang Zhouyi

7. There is no need to ask for merit when doing things, as long as there are no faults, it is merit. There is no need to be virtuous in order to be a human being. It is virtue to have no resentment.

8. No disaster is greater than not being satisfied, and no fault is greater than desire. Therefore, contentment is always happy.

9. The power cannot be exhausted, the blessings cannot be enjoyed, the advantages cannot be exploited, and the wisdom cannot be exhausted.

10. More money may not necessarily bring you more happiness, but more money and tiredness will bring you troubles. Being poor and enjoying the Tao is truly at ease, free from worries and worries.

Contented and always happy" is the embodiment of Laozi's "inaction" thought, which emphasizes the individual's state of mind. "Contented" can be understood as cutting off the desire for right and wrong, so as to achieve a calm mind like a Buddha and enjoy oneself.

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The phrase "not satisfied but always happy" embodies an enterprising spirit, emphasizing the joy gained from the work of transforming the world. "Satisfied" and "not satisfied" are different ways of life expressed by people in the same environment. status.