Desirous Quotes

41 Desirous quotes by 33 unique authors

The certainty that life cannot be long, and the probability that it will be much shorter than nature allows, ought to awaken every man to… — Samuel Johnson
I call not that virginity a virtue, which resideth onely in the bodies integrity; much less if it be with a purpose of perpetually keeping… — John Donne
We are unreasonably desirous to separate the goods of life from those evils which Providence has connected with them, and to catch advantages without paying… — Samuel Johnson
O Lord, I wish to promote thy holy religion which is dreadfully neglected. I am desirous to save young persons from the vices of the… — Sarah Trimmer
I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do… — Rush Limbaugh
The form of law which I propose would be as follows: In a state which is desirous of being saved from the greatest of all… — Plato
But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation,… — Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
Insurrection by means of guerrilla bands is the true method of warfare for all nations desirous of emancipating themselves from a foreign yoke. It is… — Giuseppe Mazzini
Being desirous of allaying the dissensions of party strife now existing within our realm, I do hereby dissolve and abolish the Democratic and Republican parties,… — Emperor Norton
Among those whose reputation is exhausted in a short time by its own luxuriance are the writers who take advantage of present incidents or characters… — Samuel Johnson
In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it; for no species… — Samuel Johnson
As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well… — Jean de la Bruyere
Be the kind of person you want to be attracted to. You will find that you are less and less drawn to people with difficult… — John Townsend
When I first collected these authorities, I was desirous that every quotation should be useful to some other end than the illustration of a word;… — Samuel Johnson
It is sure that those are most desirous of honour or glory who cry out loudest of its abuse and the vanity of the world. — Baruch Spinoza
Judging from the ugly and repugnant things that are sometimes in vogue, it would seem as though fashion were desirous of exhibiting its power by… — Georg Simmel
Opinions is a species of property - I am always desirous of sharing. — Charles Lamb
As I grew up I was fervently desirous of becoming acquainted with Nature. — John James Audubon
CLOSE-FISTED, adj. Unduly desirous of keeping that which many meritorious persons wish to obtain. — Ambrose Bierce
The Republican establishment may in fact be so desirous of getting rid of the Tea Party as its base, they may be willing to lose… — Rush Limbaugh
You will certainly not doubt the necessity of studying astronomy and physics, if you are desirous of comprehending the relation between the world and Providence… — Maimonides
Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done… — Wilson Mizner
I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every… — Ellen G. White
the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of… — Jack Kerouac
I know of no society in human history that ever suffered because its people became too desirous of evidence in support of their core beliefs. — Sam Harris

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