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.

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.

Discontent is the seed of ethics

Discontent is the seed of ethics

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.

Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.

Restlessness and discontent are the necessities of progress.

Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.

Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.

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.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

The greatest weariness comes from work not done.

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