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Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
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.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
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
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
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.
