Desire may cease once the desired person or object is acquired. The desire of reading doesn’t cease once a book is read, however extraordinary this one was.

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Desires are not always fulfilled. When something is desired, it can lead to frustration if the object of desire is not attained. But, whether the desired object is attained or not, it has no bearing on the desire itself. It can still hold a position of pride in one’s heart.

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