We pursue that which retreats from us.

We pursue that which retreats from us.

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.

It's so much better to desire than to have. . . . The moment of desire, when you know something read more

It's so much better to desire than to have. . . . The moment of desire, when you know something is going to happen -- that's the most exalting.

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 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.

All human activity is prompted by desire.

All human activity is prompted by desire.

Methinks I have a great desire to a bottle of hay. Good hay,
sweet hay, hath no fellow.

Methinks I have a great desire to a bottle of hay. Good hay,
sweet hay, hath no fellow.

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.