Desire Quote by Osho
““Where does the value come from? It comes from your desire: if you desire it, it is valuable; if you don’t desire it, the value disappears. The value is not in the thing, it is in your desire.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 1998 talk, Osho, 1998
Value exists only when we desire it; without desire, nothing holds worth.
In simple terms: Desire creates value, its absence nullifies it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate desire for what truly matters.
Themes
desire
value
perception
Mood
contemplative
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- marketing
- relationship building
- goal setting
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly desire?
- How does desire shape your priorities?
A Different Perspective
Desire can be fleeting or misguided.
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