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Thirst Quotes

What people crave, and how far that craving reaches.

One quote frames thirst almost philosophically, treating the drive to know and understand as a restless, wide-ranging discontent of its own. A more personal line admits to always having a thirst for Excitement.

The thirst to know and understand, a large and liberal discontent.

Quotes by William Watson

I always had this thirst for excitement.

Quotes by Nicole Miller

Fame is the thirst of youth.

Quotes by Lord Byron

Honestly, the egos and the quest and thirst for power is very prevalent in Washington.

Quotes by Jeff Duncan

Always Quotes

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

Quotes by Hans Selye

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these thirst quotes describe intellectual curiosity?
One quote frames curiosity itself as a broad, restless dissatisfaction, the constant urge to know more than we currently understand.
Is thirst for power a theme in this collection?
Yes, one quote observes that the thirst for power is very prevalent in Washington, framing political ambition in the same terms as any other craving. See the Approval quotes for related ideas.
Do any quotes connect thirst to personal excitement?
One speaker admits to always having had a thirst for excitement, describing it as a lasting personal trait rather than a passing mood. See the Excitement quotes for more.
What does the quote about fame and thirst mean?
It calls fame the thirst of youth, suggesting the craving for recognition is especially strong earlier in life.
What connects all these thirst quotes together?
Each treats thirst as a metaphor for an intense, ongoing craving, whether the object is knowledge, power, excitement, or fame.

Washington gets singled out for its own thirst for power, described as prevalent among people chasing influence and Approval. Another quote ties thirst to youth and fame, a craving that can shade into Dread once it takes hold.