Discontent is the seed of ethics

Discontent is the seed of ethics

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 something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

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.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

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.

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.