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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 first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
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 something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
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
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
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.
