Measure, time and number are nothing but modes of thought or rather of imagination.
Desire is the very essence of man
If anyone conceives that he is loved by another, and believes that he has given no cause for such love, he will love that other in return.
Men who are ruled by reason desire nothing for themselves which they would not wish for all mankind.
No to laugh, not to lament, not to detest, but to understand.
We strive to further the occurrence of whatever we imagine will lead to Joy, and to avert or destroy what we imagine is contrary to it, or will lead to Sadness.