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Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance?
Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance?
The thing we long for, that we are
For one transcendent moment.
The thing we long for, that we are
For one transcendent moment.
We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.
We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.
The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever.
The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever.
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most
It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most
When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root read more
When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.
Our necessities never equal our wants.
Our necessities never equal our wants.
There are two tragedies in life. One is not get your heart's desire. The other is to get it.
There are two tragedies in life. One is not get your heart's desire. The other is to get it.
