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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.
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.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
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.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.
