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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.
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
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
The greatest weariness comes from work not done.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Discontent is the first necessity of progress.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
Who with a little cannot be content, endures an everlasting punishment.
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.
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.
