The noblest mind the best contentment has
Interpretation
A wise and noble mind finds happiness within itself rather than in external circumstances.
In this quote, Spenser suggests that true contentment and happiness come from within a person, particularly from having a noble and thoughtful mindset. A person who cultivates a noble mind is able to find peace and satisfaction devoid of the distractions and chaos that often come from the outside world, thus achieving a level of contentment that transcends material or superficial achievements.
In practice
In a speech about mental well-being, one could say, 'As Edmund Spenser wisely noted, The noblest mind the best contentment has.'
But O the exceeding grace_x000D_ Of highest God, that loves his creatures so,_x000D_ And all his works with mercy doth embrace,_x000D_ That blessed angels, he sends to and fro,_x000D_ To serve to wicked man, to serve his wicked foe.
What though the sea with waves continuall Doe eate the earth, it is no more at all ; Ne is the earth the lesse, or loseth ought : For whatsoever from one place doth fall Is with the tyde unto another brought : For there is nothing lost, that may be found if sought.
No daintie flowre or herbe that growes on grownd, No arborett with painted blossoms drest And smelling sweete, but there it might be fownd To bud out faire, and throwe her sweete smels al arownd.
I hate the day, because it lendeth light_x000D_ _x000D_ To see all things, but not my love to see.
For of the soule the bodie forme doth take; _x000D_ For the soule is forme, and doth the bodie make.
I was promised on a time - to have reason for my rhyme; From that time unto this season, I received nor rhyme nor reason.
I've learned that you can't have everything and do everything at the same time.
Self-awareness involves deep personal honesty. It comes from asking and answering hard questions.
We are free to choose our actions, . . . but we are not free to choose the consequences of these actions.
A holy life will produce the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns; they only shine.
When you get into your car, shut the door and be there for just half a minute. Breathe, feel the energy inside your body, look around at the sky, the trees. The mind might tell you, 'I don't have time.' But that's the mind talking to you. Even the busiest person has time for 30 seconds of space.
Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise.
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