Nayyirah WaheedDesire is the kind of thing thateats youandleaves you starving.
About This Quote
Desire is the kind of thing that eats you and leaves you starving. This quote speaks to the idea that we all have a desire to be happy and be loved, and that we often get so wrapped up in chasing these things that we forget to live in the present. To live in the present is to be with your family and friends and to enjoy them without worrying about whether you’re going to screw up or not.
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