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 want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will

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

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.

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.

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

Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.

Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.

Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.