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    As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul
    after thee, O God.

    by Bible Found in Desire Quotes,
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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.

by Marcel Proust Found in: Desire Quotes,
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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.]

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We pursue that which retreats from us.

We pursue that which retreats from us.

by Martin Hiedegger Found in: Desire Quotes,
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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!

by Francesco Petrarch Found in: Desire Quotes,
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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.

by Brendan Francis Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.

Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.

by Patti Smith Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?

Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?

by William Shakespeare Found in: Desire Quotes,
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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.]

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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.

by Italian Proverb Found in: Desire Quotes,
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