When consent takes the form of seeking to possess the things we wish, this is called desire. When consent takes the form — Augustine of Hippo, City of God
When consent takes the form of seeking to possess the things we wish, this is called desire. When consent takes the form — Augustine of Hippo, City of God
When consent takes the form of seeking to possess the things we wish, this is called desire. When consent takes the form — Augustine of Hippo, City of God
When consent takes the form of seeking to possess the things we wish, this is called desire. When consent takes the form — Augustine of Hippo, City of God
When consent takes the form of seeking to possess the things we wish, this is called desire. When consent takes the form — Augustine of Hippo, City of God
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When consent takes the form of seeking to possess the things we wish, this is called desire. When consent takes the form of enjoying the things we wish, this is called joy.

— Augustine of Hippo, City of God
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