The Dali Lama claims that if one is discontent then they will always want more and more, and that their desire can never be satisfied. But when one practices contentment then they water down their burning desire by believing that they already have everything they really need. "...say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need."" In more specific terms, perhaps the Dali Lama is suggesting that the reader should practice contentment. He is not implying that being discontent is bad and being content is good ;but simply saying what comes along with being discontent and being content.
I mostly agree with the Dali Lama. I agree that practicing being content will allow you to be pleased with what you have and will somehow extinguish a form of greed. Despite learning when to be satisfied, I also have been taught at school not to settle with what you have, especially when you know that your capability can get you to greater places. The first thought of wanting more is usually associated with greed, however that is not always the case. Wanting more can be applied with wanting more knowledge, wanting a better life. Being discontent won't be a permanent if you set goals.
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