Only he who desires is amiable and not he who is satiated.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
He who is satisfied has never truly craved, and he who craves for the light of God neglects his ease for ardor.
Each man has his own desires; all do not possess the same inclinations.
He who does not want does not act.
No man is poor who does not think himself so. But if in a full fortune with impatience he desires more, he proclaims his wants and his beggarly condition.
Every man is rich or poor according to the proportion between his desires and his enjoyments.
A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.
Some desire is necessary to keep life in motion, and he whose real wants are supplied must admit those of fancy.
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger.
He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.