Desire and force between them are responsible for all our actions; desire causes our voluntary acts, force our involuntary. — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
Man's mind cannot grasp the causes of events in their completeness, but the desire to find the causes is implanted in man's… — Leo Tolstoy Copy Share Image
I must keep my head and not give in to desire, for desire is what causes women to drown. — Alice Hoffman Copy Share Image
I see nothing wrong with the human trait to desire. In fact, I consider it integral to our success mechanism. Becoming attached… — Peter McWilliams Copy Share Image
Most people think happiness comes from experiences in the world. The fulfillment of desire causes a type of happiness. But as soon… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Perhaps that is why desire causes men calamity. By identifying with our desires and taking them too seriously, we not only increase… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
If desire causes suffering, it may be because we do not desire wisely, or that we are inexpert at obtaining what we… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
“There is plenty of misery in the world, all right, but there is ample pleasure, as well. If a person forswears pleasure… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image
“If desire causes suffering, it may be because we do not desire wisely, or that we are inexpert at obtaining what we… — Tom Robbins Copy Share Image