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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
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
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.
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.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
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.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
