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Tag: desire, hope

Human beings are primarily defined by what we desire, not what we know.

But our wishes are like tinder: the flint and steel of circumstances are continually striking out sparks, which vanish immediately, unless they chance to fall upon the tinder of our wishes; then, they instantly ignite, and the flame of hope is kindled in a moment.

Hope and desire,All unfulfilled,Have more than ropeAnd hangman killed.

But our wishes are like tinder: the flint and steel of circumstances are continually striking out sparks, which vanish immediately, unless they chance to fall upon the tinder of our wishes; then, they instantly ignite, and the flame of hope is kindled in a moment.

Hope and desire,All unfulfilled,Have more than ropeAnd hangman killed.