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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.]
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.
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.
By annihilating the desires, you annihilate the mind. Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor read more
By annihilating the desires, you annihilate the mind. Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act.
All human activity is prompted by desire.
All human activity is prompted by desire.
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
Manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.
Desire is the essence of a man.
Desire is the essence of a man.
Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.
Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
