THE man who’s discontented, whose temper’s always frayed, who keeps his
shanty scented with words that are decayed, would do as much complaining
if all the gods on high upon his head were raining ambrosia, gold, and
pie. The man who busts his gallus because his house is cheap, would rant
if in a palace he could high wassail keep. The vexed and vapid voter who
throws a frequent fit because his neighbors motor while he must hit the
grit, would have as many worries, his soul would wear its scars, if he
had seven surreys and twenty motor cars. The man who earns his living by
toiling in the ditch, whose heart is unforgiving toward the idle rich,
who hates his lot so humble, his meal of bread and cheese, would go
ahead and grumble on downy beds of ease. Contentment is a jewel that
some wear in the breast, and life cannot be cruel so long as it’s
possessed! This gem makes all things proper, the owner smiles and sings;
it may adorn a pauper, and be denied to kings.
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