A contented mind is a continual feast.

Someone who is satisfied with what they have can experience a lasting sense of abundance without needing lavish comforts.

The feast is a metaphor for the pleasure that contentment brings: a settled mind can make ordinary life feel rich.

Use the proverb when reflecting on the value of being satisfied with what one has, especially in contrast to endlessly wanting more. Take care not to use it to dismiss someone’s genuine hardship.