unthinkingly-employed

Updated: May 27, 2025

But discontent, which is a sacred fire when it burns within and is kept for home use, is a mischievous and destroying element when it is widely distributed and unthinkingly-employed by ignorance and short-sightedness. Then it is certain that if discontent is good, content is far better, and thankfulness better yet.

Various - Memories of Jane Cunningham Croly, "Jenny June"