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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.
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.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
