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The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we read more
The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.
Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead read more
Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.
A want becomes a have with time.
A want becomes a have with time.
Our necessities never equal our wants.
Our necessities never equal our wants.
The keener the want the lustier the growth.
The keener the want the lustier the growth.
Make sure you want it enough.
Make sure you want it enough.
Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large enough to cover.
Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large enough to cover.
It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.
It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.
It's too bad to want a thing and not be allowed it.
It's too bad to want a thing and not be allowed it.
