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A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, a

A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man. – John Adams

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Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States. – John Adams

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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. – John Adams

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I desire not to desire, for my will is without value, since I am ignorant in any case. Therefore choose Thou for me what thou knowest to be best and do not put my perdition in what my autonomy and free choice prefer. – Bayazid Al-Bistami

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Be careful what you set your heart upon — for it will surely be yours. – James Baldwin

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And desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets. Ecclesiastes 12:5 – Bible

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How badly do you want it? – George E. Allen

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