a contented mind is a perpetual feast

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Meaning · English

Contentment derives from attitude more than circumstances.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự hài lòng bắt nguồn từ thái độ hơn là hoàn cảnh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It has been observed that "a contented mind is a perpetual feast", and has been remarked, that persons of destitute of ambition and avarice, are peculiarly likely to enjoy long life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “a contented mind is a perpetual feast” mean?

Contentment derives from attitude more than circumstances.

Is “a contented mind is a perpetual feast” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.