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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 seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
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 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.
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.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
