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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.
A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which is worth achieving.
A desire presupposes the possibility of action to achieve it; action presupposes a goal which is worth achieving.
We pursue that which retreats from us.
We pursue that which retreats from us.
Desire is the essence of a man.
Desire is the essence of a man.
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.
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.
Desire, like the atom, is explosive with creative force.
Desire, like the atom, is explosive with creative force.
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.
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
