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.

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.

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.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will

Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will

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.

Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.

Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.