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.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

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.

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.

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

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

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.

Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.