Quote by Gordon Graham

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discontent that works, and the discontent that wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants. The second loses what it has. There's no cure for the first, but success and there's no cure at all for the second.

There are two kinds of discontent in this world. The discont

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between two types of discontent. The first kind is characterized by action and determination. It motivates individuals to work towards fulfilling their desires and ultimately leads to success. On the other hand, the second type of discontent signifies a passive and idle dissatisfaction. Instead of taking action, individuals only lament about their circumstances, which ultimately results in losing what they already have. The quote suggests that the first kind of discontent can be cured through achieving success, while the second kind is incurable due to its lack of proactive efforts.

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By Gordon Graham

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