Quote by John Adams
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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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As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children. – 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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Old minds are like old horses you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. – John Adams

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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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But I say to you, that every one who looks on a woman to lust for her has committed adultery with her already in his heart. Matthew 5:28 – 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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How badly do you want it? – George E. Allen

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The problem is, women have stopped setting the bar high. – Steve Harvey

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