While we desire, we do not enjoy; and with enjoyment desire ceases.


Characteristics: In the Manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims (ed. 1823)


While we desire, we do not enjoy; and with enjoyment desire ceases.

While we desire, we do not enjoy; and with enjoyment desire ceases.

While we desire, we do not enjoy; and with enjoyment desire ceases.

While we desire, we do not enjoy; and with enjoyment desire ceases.