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If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father of progress.
If necessity is the mother of invention, discontent is the father of progress.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others.
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others.
I used to think I had ambition . . . but now I'm not so sure. It may have been read more
I used to think I had ambition . . . but now I'm not so sure. It may have been only discontent. They're easily confused.
Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
The worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.
Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.
