Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The splendid discontent of God With chaos made the world. And from the discontent of man The worlds best progress springs.

The splendid discontent of God With chaos made the world. An

Summary

This quote suggests that the dissatisfaction or discontent felt by both God and humanity plays a significant role in the creation and progress of the world. God's discontent with the chaos motivates the formation of the world, implying that order and purpose arise from the divine dissatisfaction. Similarly, the dissatisfaction experienced by humans fuels progress, indicating that the desire for improvement leads to advancements and positive change. Overall, the quote highlights how discontent can be a driving force in the development and evolution of both the physical and human realms.

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