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84 Proverbs about Desire



1. Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.. Arab Proverb. Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.
Arab Proverb

2. He pulls at a long rope who desires another's death.. French Proverb. He pulls at a long rope who desires another's death.
French Proverb

3. He who listens at doors hears more than he desires.. French Proverb. He who listens at doors hears more than he desires.
French Proverb

4. Many desire the tree who pretend to refuse the fruit.. Italian Proverb. Many desire the tree who pretend to refuse the fruit.
Italian Proverb

5. Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.. Latin Proverb. Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Latin Proverb

6. Desire nothing that would bring disgrace.. Latin Proverb. Desire nothing that would bring disgrace.
Latin Proverb

7. Desire of glory is the last garment that even wise men put off.. Latin Proverb. Desire of glory is the last garment that even wise men put off.
Latin Proverb

8. Desires are nourished by delays.. Latin Proverb. Desires are nourished by delays.
Latin Proverb

9. However extravagant men's desires, they hope to see them gratified.. Latin Proverb. However extravagant men's desires, they hope to see them gratified.
Latin Proverb

10. If you desire peace, be ever prepared for war.. Latin Proverb. If you desire peace, be ever prepared for war.
Latin Proverb

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