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.