Restlessness is discontent - and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man - and I will show you a failure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edison argues that dissatisfaction drives progress and total satisfaction leads to failure.
- In plain terms
- If you are never happy with what you have, you will keep improving.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay dissatisfied to keep growing and improving.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you pushing forward?
- Is comfort the enemy of progress?
Another view
Constant discontent can harm mental health or relationships.
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