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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The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations. – John Adams

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Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. – 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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First deserve then desire. – Proverb

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

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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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Unbridled gratification produces unbridled desire. – Proverb

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The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions. – John A. Simone, Sr.

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When I work, and in my art, I hold hands with God. – Robert Mapplethorpe

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Orlandos a part of me. The next guys a part of me. And the next guys a part of me. Thats all Im trying to do, is tell cool stories that people can relate to. – Shemar Moore

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