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Desire then is the invasion of the whole self by the wish, which, as it invades, sets going more and more of the psychic
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"Desire then is the invasion of the whole self by the wish, which, as it invades, sets going more and more of the psychical processes; but at the same time, so long as it remains desire, does not succeed in getting possession of the self"

- Samuel Alexander

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This quote by Samuel Alexander speaks with the power of desire and how it can take control of the self. Desire is an intrusion of the self, as it sets off a domino effect of psychical processes. It is a powerful force that can take over the self, however it is not constantly successful in doing so. The quote recommends that desire can be strong, however it is not always able to take control of the self. It is an effective force, however it is not constantly able to overpower the self. The quote speaks with the power of desire and how it can be a powerful force, however it is not always able to take control of the self. It is a suggestion that desire can be strong, but it is not constantly able to take control of the self.

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Australia Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Alexander between January 6, 1859 and September 13, 1938. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Australia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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