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Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I w
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"Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure"

- Thomas Edison

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This quote by Thomas A. Edison speaks to the importance of uneasyness and discontent in achieving development. Edison is recommending that without a sense of frustration with the status quo, development is not possible. He is indicating that a person who is content with their existing circumstance is most likely to be a failure, as they are not aiming to enhance or move on. This quote motivates individuals to be disappointed with their existing circumstance and to pursue progress. It recommends that progress is only possible when individuals want to challenge the status quo and push for change. Edison's quote is a reminder that development is only possible when individuals want to be agitated and discontent with their current circumstance. It encourages individuals to pursue development and to never ever be satisfied with the status quo.

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Thomas Edison This quote is written / told by Thomas Edison between February 11, 1847 and October 18, 1931. He was a famous Inventor from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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