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He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive.
He that flatters you more than you desire either has deceived you or wishes to deceive.
The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of read more
The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man.
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.]
It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most
It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most
The thing we long for, that we are
For one transcendent moment.
The thing we long for, that we are
For one transcendent moment.
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.
What man knows is everywhere at war with what he wants.
What man knows is everywhere at war with what he wants.
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.
Desire is the essence of a man.
Desire is the essence of a man.
