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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
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
The worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
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.