Quote by Denis Diderot

It is said that desire is a product of the will, but the converse is in fact true: will is a product of desire.

It is said that desire is a product of the will, but the con

Summary

This quote suggests that desire is the driving force behind one's willpower or determination. While it is commonly believed that will comes before desire, the quote argues that it is desire that sparks the will to act. Essentially, our deep-rooted desires motivate us to set goals or make decisions, and it is this desire that ultimately fuels our will to carry out our intentions. In this view, desire acts as the catalyst for our willpower, shaping and directing our actions towards achieving what we truly long for.

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By Denis Diderot

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