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

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

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

The discontented man finds no easy chair.

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.

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 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

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