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.

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.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

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

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

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.

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.

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.