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Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities 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 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.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
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.
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.