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

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.

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

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

Discontent is the first necessity of progress.

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

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

The worlds best progrss springs.

The worlds best progrss springs.

Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will

Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will

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.