John Dryden Quotes About Desire
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More liberty begets desire of more; The hunger still increases with the store
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Ah, how sweet it is to love! Ah, how gay is young Desire! And what pleasing pains we prove When we first approach Love's fire!
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Desire of greatness is a godlike sin.
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But when to sin our biased nature leans, The careful Devil is still at hand with means; And providently pimps for ill desires.
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Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.
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Desire of power, on earth a vicious weed, Yet, sprung from high, is of celestial seed: In God 'tisglory; and when men aspire, 'Tis but a spark too much of heavenly fire.
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