Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

All are inclined to believe what they covet, from a lottery-ticket up to a passport to Paradise.

All are inclined to believe what they covet, from a lottery-

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This quote suggests that people have a tendency to believe in what they desire or covet, regardless of its feasibility or truthfulness. Whether it is a simple desire for winning a lottery or the yearning for a passport to Paradise, people have a natural inclination to convince themselves of the possibility of achieving their desires. It highlights how people's desires can often cloud their judgment and lead them to believe in things that may not be realistic or attainable.

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