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The discontented man finds no easy chair.
The discontented man finds no easy chair.
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.
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.
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
The worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Discontent is the seed of ethics
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.
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.
