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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.
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
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.
The worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
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 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
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.
