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    Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.

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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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Had doting Priam checked his son's desire,
Troy had been bright with fame, and not with fire.

Had doting Priam checked his son's desire,
Troy had been bright with fame, and not with fire.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Desire Quotes,
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Passing into higher forms of desire, that which slumbered in the
plant, and fitfully stirred in the beast, awakes read more

Passing into higher forms of desire, that which slumbered in the
plant, and fitfully stirred in the beast, awakes in the man.

by Henry George 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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All human activity is prompted by desire.

All human activity is prompted by desire.

by Bertrand Russell Found in: Desire Quotes,
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The starting point of all achievement is desire.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

by Napoleon Hill Found in: Desire 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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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.

by Francois Rabelais 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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