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Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
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 seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
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.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
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.