Desirable Quotes

379 quotes by 315 authors

. . . learn to value what is important today in the subtle realm rather than what appears desirable tomorrow in the worldly realm. — Laozi
Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate and booming tourism… — Kenny Guinn
It might be argued that genuine spontaneity is not really possible or desirable so long as printed scores of great works exist. All modern musicians… — Donal Henahan
Whether the Union stands or falls, I believe the profession of arms will henceforth be more desirable and more respected than it has been hitherto. — Charles Sumner
Horses donâ€™t think the same as humans. Something thatâ€™s most unique about the horse, that I love, is not what he possesses but what he… — Buck Brannaman
The comfort zone is always the most desirable place to be. But in settling for comfort, there is a price to pay and it comes… — Simon Barnes
Have you ever noticed?--people, no matter how beautiful or desirable, invariably will, if observed closely while going about their daily business of keeping alive, begin… — Donald Antrim
I believe that style is the only real luxury,that is really desirable — Giorgio Armani
It is even possible that desirable redistribution is more likely to occur through climate change policy than otherwise, or to be accomplished more effectively through… — Cass Sunstein
Women who are too easy to attract are perceived as less desirable. — David Buss
Brilliant strategy is the best route to desirable ends with available means. — Max McKeown
When a man sees something desirable, he must reflect on the fact that with time it could come to involve what is detestable. When he… — Xunzi
Leaders are active instead of reactive, shaping ideas instead of responding to them. Leaders adopt a personal and active attitude toward goals. The influence a… — Abraham Zaleznik
Extra features were once considered desirable. We now recognize that 'free' features are rarely free. Any increase in generality that does not contribute to reliability,… — Boris Beizer
A library of wisdom, is more precious than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it. Whoever therefore claims to… — Plato
No measure can be more desirable, whether viewed with an eye to its intrinsic importance, or to the general sentiment and wish of the Nation… — George Washington
A desirable advertisement will be reasonable, but never dull ... original, but never self-conscious ... imaginative, but never misleading. — Fairfax M. Cone
How desirable is this simplicity! Who will give it to me? I will quit all else; it is the pearl of great price. — Francois Fenelon
A gift of flowers to a woman implies that she is as deliciously desirable as the blossoms themselves; but there may be another and hidden… — Eleanor Perenyi
It has always been desirable to tell the truth, but seldom if ever necessary. — Arthur Balfour

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