Quotes about Desire
We believe we can't attract to ourselves what we want because we think we are separate from God, and whether we are able to manifest anything is dependent upon whether God wants us to do that or not.
— Wayne Dyer
Waiting is a dry desert between where we are and where we want to be. (Finding My Way Home)
— Henri Nouwen
I did not know that mankind was suffering for want of gold.
— Henry David Thoreau
Each of us is as full of the Spirit as we really want to be.
— J. Oswald Sanders
If I'm in love I want to get married. That's how stupid I am.
— Kathie Lee Gifford
The mind in itself wants nothing, unless it creates a want for itself; therefore it is both free from perturbation and unimpeded, if it does not perturb and impede itself.
— Marcus Aurelius
We all have the drum major instinct. We all want to be important, to surpass others, to achieve distinction, to lead the parade.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
When you read that our heavenly home is similar to a bride, tell me, doesn't it make you want to go home.
— Max Lucado
I don't have any desire to retire in the sense of not doing anything. As long as the Lord gives me strength I want to keep writing and keep preaching.
— Max Lucado
When someone wants something then they should be aware that they are taking a risk. But this is precisely what makes life interesting.
— Paulo Coelho
You will not find the treasure of your Personal Legend unless you want to live that Legend.
— Paulo Coelho
That man has the fewest wants who is the least anxious for wealth.
— Publilius Syrus