The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we read more

The stoical scheme of supplying our wants by lopping off our desires, is like cutting off our feet when we want shoes.

It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.

It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.

The fewer our wants, the nearer we resemble the gods.

The fewer our wants, the nearer we resemble the gods.

If you want to gather a lot of knowledge, act as if you are ignorant.

If you want to gather a lot of knowledge, act as if you are ignorant.

The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever.

The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever.

Abundance, like want, ruins many.

Abundance, like want, ruins many.

If God wants people to suffer, he sends them too much understanding.

If God wants people to suffer, he sends them too much understanding.

Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large enough to cover.

Want is a growing giant whom the coat of Have was never large enough to cover.

I don't want the cheese, I just want to get out of the trap.

I don't want the cheese, I just want to get out of the trap.