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.

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

One thing only has been lent to youth and age in common--discontent.

One thing only has been lent to youth and age in common--discontent.

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.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

Discontent is the seed of ethics

Discontent is the seed of ethics

Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.

Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.