4 George MacDonald Quotes on Desire

George MacDonald quotes on desire

8. We are often unable to tell people what they need to know because they want to know something else.

32. Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it.

39. There is a communion with God that asks for nothing, yet asks for everything ... He who seeks the Father more than anything He can give, is likely to have what he asks, for he is not likely to ask amiss.

40. To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.