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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
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 something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
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
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
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.
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.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
Content makes poor men rich; Discontent makes rich men poor.
