She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that 's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes.
"One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books."
Not wanting something is as good as possessing it.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self.
We were never taught to appreciate disobeying our desires.
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.