Urge

Famous quotes containing the word urge:

“The most important emotional accomplishment of the toddler years is reconciling the urge to become competent and self-reliant with the longing for parental love and protection.”
—Alicia F. Lieberman (20th century)

“We are beginning a new era in our government. I cannot too strongly urge the necessity of a rigid economy and an inflexible determination not to enlarge the income beyond the real necessities of the government.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)

“I couldn’t claim that I have never felt the urge to explore evil, but when you descend into hell you have to be very careful.”
—Kathleen Raine (b. 1908)