We never do what we wish when we wish it, and when we desire a thing earnestly, and it does arrive, that or we are changed, so that we slide from the summit of our wishes and find ourselves where we were.
Frankenstein
Likely from her personal writings or another novel, a profound observation on the ephemeral nature of desire and satisfaction.
Early to mid-19th century (approximate)
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