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    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.

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If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

by Epicurus Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Each man has his own desires; all do not possess the same
inclinations.
[Lat., Velle suuum cuique est, read more

Each man has his own desires; all do not possess the same
inclinations.
[Lat., Velle suuum cuique est, nec voto vivitur uno.]

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Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are supplied must admit those of read more

Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are supplied must admit those of fancy.

by Samuel Johnson Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Man is a creation of desire, not a creation of need.

Man is a creation of desire, not a creation of need.

by Gaston Bachelard Found in: Desire Quotes,
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More than we use is more than we want.

More than we use is more than we want.

by Gaelic Proverb Found in: Desire Quotes, Want Quotes,
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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.

by Bible Found in: Desire Quotes,
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The thing we long for, that we are
For one transcendent moment.

The thing we long for, that we are
For one transcendent moment.

by James Russell Lowell Found in: Desire Quotes,
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The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of read more

The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man.

by Madame De Stael Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a read more

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.

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