“I am content; that is a blessing greater than riches; and he to whom that is given need ask no more.”

“Asked, Who is the rich man? Epictetus replied, “He who is content.”

“Oh, dear God, you have given abundant blessings. I do not deserve them, and I cannot help but ask for more.”

“Were you acquainted with me, you would know that my failings are equal to my victories. On my own, I am no more than a pauper. It is the Prince for whom I live and for whom I fight. He raised me from the mire and made me a son. I will aspire to serve Him to the utmost, and perhaps my duty to Him will be fulfilled more as a herald than as a warrior, for if my quill and ink capture your attention and cause you to ponder the chronicles of this great kingdom and the story of the Prince, then I am content.”

“There is no disaster greater than not being content; There is no misfortune greater than being covetous.”

“The more people are involved in a given task, the more potential agreements need to be negotiated to do anything, and the greater the transaction costs.”