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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 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 want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will
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
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.
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.
The worlds best progrss springs.
The worlds best progrss springs.
