I count him braver who overcomes his desires     than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
Aristotle

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountain top of our desires.
Nelson Mandela

Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old.
Abraham Lincoln


 I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized,than lord among those  without dreams and desires.

 Khalil Gibran


When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to  help that person to    realize his dream.

 Paulo Coelho


The petty man is eager to make boasts,
 yet desires that others should believe in him. 
He enthusiastically engages in deception, 
yet wants others to have affection for him. 
He conducts himself like an animal, 
yet wants others to think well of him.

Xun Zi