Quotes about Satisfaction

When desire stops, there is no more fear. We are then truly free, peaceful, and happy.

Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured.

But I do see the good side of water now. How good it is when you're really thirsty, how it glitters and gurgles! How alive it is!

What is more likely to lead to true marital satisfaction-getting a fallen spouse to change his or her ways, or changing your own focus so that you draw affirmation from a God who never disappoints, never turns you away?

Trying to find contentment in this world without addressing the inner person is no more drastic a change than simply changing cubicles while continuing to work for the same company. Your location may change, but the overall environment is exactly the same.

I've found that obedience to God creates quiet fulfillment in the present. There is a spiritual satisfaction that comes even in the midst of our trials. It is a demeanor that may not be as "showy" as gleeful happiness, but it is much less subject to moods and makes for much more permanent a disposition.

We should seek our satisfaction only in fulfilling His will, whether that leads to suffering or comfort.

Do not be satisfied with God's calling or His gifts in your life. Be satisfied with Jesus Christ Himself.

when cruising in an empty ship, if you can get nothing better out of the world, get a good dinner out of it, at least.

Who ain't a slave? Tell me that. Well, then, however the old sea-captains may order me about—however they may thump and punch me about, I have the satisfaction of knowing that it is all right; that everybody else is one way or other served in much the same way—either in a physical or metaphysical point of view, that is; and so the universal thump is passed round, and all hands should rub each other's shoulder-blades, and be content.

Who ain't a slave? Tell me that... I have the satisfaction of knowing that it is all right; that everybody else is one way or other served in much the same way—either in a physical or metaphysical point of view, that is; and so the universal thump is passed round, and all hands should rub each other's shoulder-blades, and be content.

There's no happier person than a truly thankful, content person.