Desire Quote by Abraham Cowley
“Much will always wanting be To him who much desires.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Mistress, 1640
Desire creates endless longing for the object of desire, never fully satisfied.
In simple terms: Desire leads to endless wanting.
Accept limits of desire.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career ambitions
- material pursuits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you let go of to find peace?
- How does desire shape your choices?
Desire may cause perpetual dissatisfaction.