Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?

Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?

Desire is the essence of a man.

Desire is the essence of a man.

Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.rn

Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.rn

All human activity is prompted by desire.

All human activity is prompted by desire.

I do desire we may be better strangers.

I do desire we may be better strangers.

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

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.

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.]

Give me my robe, put on my crown, I have
Immortal longings in me.

Give me my robe, put on my crown, I have
Immortal longings in me.