Quotes about Desirous

A vain man can never be altogether rude. Desirous as he is of pleasing, he fashions his manners after those of others. Votes: 3

As I grew up I was fervently desirous of becoming acquainted with Nature. Votes: 2

That every person is desirous to obtain, with as little sacrifice as possible, as much as possible of the articles of wealth. Votes: 2

Not considering this opening worthy of more attention, I continued our pursuit to the Northwest, being desirous to embrace the advantages of the prevailing breeze. Votes: 2

Insurrection by means of guerrilla bands is the true method of warfare for all nations desirous of emancipating themselves from a foreign yoke. It is invincible, indestructible. Votes: 2

Your Majesty, I took the liberty because I was so desirous of visiting alone with you for a few minutes before the rest of the other peasants arrived. Votes: 2

It's my strong belief that when people love each other and are desirous of creating a committed relationship with each other that they should be allowed to marry, regardless of their sexual orientation. Votes: 2

You will certainly not doubt the necessity of studying astronomy and physics, if you are desirous of comprehending the relation between the world and Providence as it is in reality, and not according to imagination. Votes: 2

But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. Votes: 2

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. Votes: 2

New Jersey is the most poetic state: close enough to New York to be urban and cosmopolitan, far enough to be desirous and unsure; densely populated, but full of farms and woods, with the most deer of any state. Votes: 2

I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every one, feeling desirous that all should have their sins forgiven, and love Jesus as I did. Votes: 2

The Republican establishment may in fact be so desirous of getting rid of the Tea Party as its base, they may be willing to lose some elections in order to get rid of their base and put up a new base. Votes: 2

My countrymen, I have given proofs that I am one most anxious for liberties for our country, and I am still desirous of them. But I place as a prior condition the education of the people, that by means of instruction and industry our country may have an individuality of its own and make itself worthy of these liberties. Votes: 2

Opinions is a species of property - I am always desirous of sharing. Votes: 0

CLOSE-FISTED, adj. Unduly desirous of keeping that which many meritorious persons wish to obtain. Votes: 0

Let the soul who is desirous of advancing in perfection hasten to My Sacred Heart. Votes: 0

Everyone is desirous of his own pursuits, and loves To spend his time in his accustomed art. Votes: 0

As long as there are rich people in the world, they will be desirous of distinguishing themselves from the poor. Votes: 0

Man is naturally more desirous of a quiet and approving, than of a vigilant and tender conscience--more desirous of security than of safety. Votes: 0

The land of marriage has this peculiarity: that strangers are desirous of inhabiting it, while its natural inhabitants would willingly be banished from thence. Votes: 0

It is sure that those are most desirous of honour or glory who cry out loudest of its abuse and the vanity of the world. Votes: 0

I know of no society in human history that ever suffered because its people became too desirous of evidence in support of their core beliefs. Votes: 0

When evangelizers rise from prayer, their hearts are more open; freed of self-absorption, they are desirous of doing good and sharing their lives with others. Votes: 0

As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid Votes: 0

O Lord, I wish to promote thy holy religion which is dreadfully neglected. I am desirous to save young persons from the vices of the age. Votes: 0

As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid. Votes: 0

Fill ev'ry glass, for wine inspires us, And fires us With courage, love and joy. Women and wine should life employ. Is there ought else on earth desirous? Votes: 0

Advanced meditators are not even desirous of liberation anymore - that is just another attachment. There is no liberation. There is no bondage. These are just ideas of the mind. Votes: 0

If bliss is to scratch an itch, what greater bliss, no itch at all? So too, the worldly, desirous, find some bliss, But greatest is the bliss with no desire Votes: 0

This is the case with thousands: they appear desirous of knowing the truth, but have not patience to wait in a proper way to receive an answer to their question. Votes: 0

I came into this world anxious to uncover the meaning of things, my soul desirous to be at origin of the world, and here I am an object among other objects. Votes: 0

To be perpetually longing and impatiently desirous of anything, so that a man cannot abstain from it, is to lose a man's liberty, and to become a servant of meat and drink, or smoke. Votes: 0

The certainty that life cannot be long, and the probability that it will be much shorter than nature allows, ought to awaken every man to the active prosecution of whatever he is desirous to perform. Votes: 0

But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. Votes: 0

Philosophy, with the aid of experience, has at length banished the study of alchymy; and the present age, however desirous of riches, is content to seek them by the humbler means of commerce and industry. Votes: 0