Quotes About Wanting Something You Can't Have

Here are the top 99 quotes about wanting something you can’t have:

1. “The things we want most in life are the things we can’t have.” – Unknown

2. “There are two tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want, the other is getting it.” – Oscar Wilde

3. “Sometimes we want what we can’t have because we know we shouldn’t have it.” – Unknown

4. “The heart wants what it wants. There’s no logic to these things. You meet someone and you fall in love and that’s that.” – Woody Allen

5. “The things we can’t have are the things that make us feel alive.” – Unknown

6. “The greatest joy in life is to love and be loved in return, but the greatest pain comes when you love someone and they don’t love you back.” – Unknown

7. “We all want what we can’t have, and when we finally get it, we realize it wasn’t what we wanted after all.” – Unknown

8. “The grass is always greener on the other side. Until you get there and see it’s artificial turf.” – Unknown

9. “The only way to get what you want is to let go of what you don’t.” – Unknown

10. “Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.” – Les Brown

11. “We all have our desires, but only a few have the courage to pursue them.” – Unknown

12. “We want what we can’t have because it’s exciting and forbidden. But once we have it, it loses its allure.” – Unknown

13. “The more you want something, the harder it is to get.” – Unknown

14. “The worst feeling in the world is wanting something so badly and knowing you can never have it.” – Unknown

15. “Sometimes the things we can’t change end up changing us.” – Unknown

16. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch the wind. You can feel it, but you can never hold it.” – Unknown

17. “The only way to get what you want is to ask for it. The worst they can say is no.” – Unknown

18. “We always want what we can’t have, and we always want it more when someone else has it.” – Unknown

19. “The only way to overcome the pain of wanting something you can’t have is to find something else to focus on.” – Unknown

20. “When we can’t have what we want, we often want it even more.” – Unknown

21. “The hardest thing to do is to let go of something you never had in the first place.” – Unknown

22. “Sometimes the things we want but can’t have are the things we don’t really need.” – Unknown

23. “The irony of wanting something you can’t have is that it often makes you appreciate what you already have.” – Unknown

24. “Wanting something you can’t have is like looking through a window at something you can never touch.” – Unknown

25. “The only way to avoid disappointment is to not want anything.” – Unknown

26. “Wanting something you can’t have is a reminder that sometimes things don’t work out the way we want them to.” – Unknown

27. “The only thing worse than not getting what you want is getting it and realizing it wasn’t worth the effort.” – Unknown

28. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.” – Unknown

29. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to focus on what you do have.” – Unknown

30. “Wanting something you can’t have is like chasing a rainbow. You’ll never catch it, but it’s still beautiful to look at.” – Unknown

31. “The only way to get what you want is to deserve what you want.” – Charlie Munger

32. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to hold onto sand. The tighter you grip, the more it slips away.” – Unknown

33. “The only way to get what you want is to work for it.” – Unknown

34. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to swim against the current. You’ll tire yourself out and get nowhere.” – Unknown

35. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to accept that it’s not meant to be.” – Unknown

36. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a butterfly with a net full of holes.” – Unknown

37. “The only way to get what you want is to take action.” – Unknown

38. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to hold onto a dream. It’s beautiful, but it’s not real.” – Unknown

39. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to find something else to want.” – Unknown

40. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a shooting star. It’s impossible, but it’s still magical.” – Unknown

41. “The only way to get what you want is to believe you deserve it.” – Unknown

42. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a wave. You’ll wipe out if you’re not careful.” – Unknown

43. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to let go of the desire.” – Unknown

44. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a bird. It’s too quick for you.” – Unknown

45. “The only way to get what you want is to keep asking for it.” – Unknown

46. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a fish with your bare hands. It’s slippery and elusive.” – Unknown

47. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to find something else to love.” – Unknown

48. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a breeze. It’s there one moment and gone the next.” – Unknown

49. “The only way to get what you want is to take a risk.” – Unknown

50. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a falling star. It’s a beautiful sight, but it’s impossible to grasp.” – Unknown

51. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to find peace with what you do have.” – Unknown

52. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a rabbit. It’s too fast for you.” – Unknown

53. “The only way to get what you want is to be patient.” – Unknown

54. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a butterfly with a broken wing. It’s sad, but it’s not meant to be.” – Unknown

55. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to find something else to focus on.” – Unknown

56. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a snowflake. It’s fleeting and fragile.” – Unknown

57. “The only way to get what you want is to be persistent.” – Unknown

58. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a falling leaf. It’s beautiful, but it’s out of your control.” – Unknown

59. “The only way to get over wanting something you can’t have is to find happiness within yourself.” – Unknown

60. “Wanting something you can’t have is like trying to catch a shadow. It’s always one step ahead of you.” – Unknown

61. “The only way to get what you want is to be persistent and flexible.” – Unknown