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We pursue that which retreats from us.
We pursue that which retreats from us.
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.
We trifle when we assign limits to our desires, since nature hath set none.
We trifle when we assign limits to our desires, since nature hath set none.
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.
Desire is the essence of a man.
Desire is the essence of a man.
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.
Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul
after thee, O God.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul
after thee, O God.
More than we use is more than we want.
More than we use is more than we want.
