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.

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.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

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

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

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.

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

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

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