Desire Quotes
Man naturally desires, not only to be loved, but to be lovely; or to be that thing which is the natural and proper object of love.
"Man naturally desires, not only to be loved, but to be lovely; or to be that thing which is the natural and proper object of love."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
People seek not only affection but also the qualities that make affection deserved.
Key takeaway:
Cultivate the character behind the approval you hope to receive.
Origin of the quote
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, reproduced in the collected volume with Essays on Philosophical Subjects
Who actually said this?
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