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We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but gradually our desire changes.
We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but gradually our desire changes.
We are always striving for things forbidden, and coveting those
denied us.
[Lat., Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimusque read more
We are always striving for things forbidden, and coveting those
denied us.
[Lat., Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimusque negata.]
We pursue that which retreats from us.
We pursue that which retreats from us.
Oh! could I throw aside these earthly bands
That tie me down where wretched mortals sigh--
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Oh! could I throw aside these earthly bands
That tie me down where wretched mortals sigh--
To join blest spirits in celestial lands!
If you greatly desire something, have the guts to stake everything on obtaining it.
If you greatly desire something, have the guts to stake everything on obtaining it.
Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.
Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Naked I seek the camp of those who desire nothing.
[Lat., Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peti.]
Naked I seek the camp of those who desire nothing.
[Lat., Nil cupientium
Nudus castra peti.]
He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive.
He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive.
