Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Thomas A. Edison Quote “Restless is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress.” ~ Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931) Inventor Dissent , Experimentation , Happiness , Perseverance , Prosperity , Resistance , Truth Ratings and Comments Reply Robert, Sarasota 6/19/07 Reply E Archer, NYC 6/19/07 Necessity is the mother of invention. ;-) Reply JoW, Utah 7/1/08 Ditto Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/11/22 Okay, sometimes. I can see that sequential genealogy. Possibly 5 stars in a narrowly focused expression of a specific chain of events. A restless discontent can also lead to chaotic destruction. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Thomas A. Edison quote is found in these categories: Dissent quotes Experimentation quotes Happiness quotes Perseverance quotes Prosperity quotes Resistance quotes Truth quotes About Thomas A. Edison Bio of Thomas A. Edison Quotations by Thomas A. Edison Books by/about Thomas A. Edison Thomas A. Edison videos Thomas A. Edison on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Thomas A. Edison