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Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
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.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
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.
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.
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.
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
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