This more general desire is called self love or prudence.

This situation gave rise to a general desire for greater independence from United States influence.

Humans have a general desire to belong and to love which is usually satisfied within an intimate relationship.

And those ends usually reflect the general desires of the public.

There was a readiness to accept new technology and a general desire for improvements.

This statue represents the defeat of militarism and the general desire for peace.

I put it down as being part of her general desire to impress.

People have a general desire to appear consistent in their behaviour.

And it was more in keeping with my general desire to make wholesale change in the Cabinet.

But the breeze freshened, and there was a general desire for movement.