One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
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The desire, which is accomplished, is sweet to the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving one's desires brings fulfillment and joy.
This quote suggests that the fulfillment of our desires is a deeply satisfying experience that nourishes our inner being. When we aspire for something and ultimately achieve it, that accomplishment not only satisfies our wants but also enriches our soul, highlighting the intrinsic value of striving for and achieving our goals.
Themes
DesireFulfillmentAchievementSuccessJoy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing goals, one might say, 'As Solomon wisely stated, the desire that is accomplished is sweet to the soul.'
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Jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. [Therefore do not compare your lot with another's lest you see their advantages and lose the joy of what you already have.]
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Your own soul is nourished when you are kind; it is destroyed when you are cruel.
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The man who walks with wise men becomes wise himself.
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One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
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