Quote by John Adams
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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All the perplexities, confusions, and distresses in America arise, not from defects in their constitution or confederation, not from a want of honor or virtue, so much as from downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit, and circulation. – John Adams

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I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth. – John Adams

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Power always thinks… that it is doing Gods service when it is violating all his laws. – John Adams

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He who desires but does not act, breeds pestilence. – William Blake

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The desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee. Isaiah 26:8 – Bible

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Desire is the key to motivation, but its the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal — a commitment to excellence — that will enable you to attain the success you seek. – Mario Andretti

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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. Proverbs 13:19 – Bible

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Statistics show that of those who contract the habit of eating, very few survive. – George Bernard Shaw

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I really believe the only way to stay healthy is to eat properly, get your rest and exercise. If you dont exercise and do the other two, I still dont think its going to help you that much. – Mike Ditka

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our mind growled like our stomach does when it is hungry? – Zig Ziglar

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Ive always had a lot of respect from the people I respected. – Randy Newman

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