"Desire is the very essence of man."

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"Greed is a little bit more than enough."

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"It seems like a lot of people seek their peace in things. And most of us are not even satisfied with the things we have... we always want more."

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"We come to this world with an abundance of hope, a deep desire to love, and a longing to belong."

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"Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character."

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