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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.
Every human mind is a great slumbering power until awakened by a keen desire and by definite resolution to do.
Every human mind is a great slumbering power until awakened by a keen desire and by definite resolution to do.
The starting point of all achievement is desire.
The starting point of all achievement is desire.
The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring. And that is not happiness.
The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring. And that is not happiness.
We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but gradually our desire changes.
We do not succeed in changing things according to our desire, but gradually our desire changes.
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.
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.
Desire is the very essence of man.
Desire is the very essence of man.
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
