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Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
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.
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.
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 worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
