“He who is content with his lot probably has a lot” is a pun on “his lot” (meaning “his allotted or apportioned share”) and “a lot” (meaning “many”). “He who is content with his lot probably has a lot” has been cited in print since at least 1992 and is of unknown authorship.
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Ron Dippold
5/4/92
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He who is content with his lot probably has a lot.
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One-line aphorisms, part 2 of 4
Alan Silverstein
12/4/93
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He who is content with his lot probably has a lot.
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HE WHO IS CONTENT WITH HIS LOT PROBABLY HAS A LOT.
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