More than we use is more than we want.

More than we use is more than we want.

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

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

We are always striving for things forbidden, and coveting those
denied us.
[Lat., Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimusque read more

We are always striving for things forbidden, and coveting those
denied us.
[Lat., Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimusque negata.]

Desire, like the atom, is explosive with creative force.

Desire, like the atom, is explosive with creative force.

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.

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.

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.

I do desire we may be better strangers.

I do desire we may be better strangers.