William Godwin Quotes about Desire

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Perseverance is an active principle, and cannot continue to operate but under the influence of desire.

Encouraging, Perseverance, Desire

William Godwin (1831). “Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions, and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author”, p.346

Study with desire is real activity; without desire it is but the semblance and mockery of activity.

Real, Desire, Study

William Godwin (1797). “The Enquirer: Reflections on Education, Manners and Literature, in a Series of Essays”, p.78

The diligent scholar is he that loves himself, and desires to have reason to applaud and love himself.

Desire, And Love, Reason

William Godwin (1831). “Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions, and Discoveries: Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author”, p.346