De Botton, inspired by Stendhal's motto "beauty is the promise of happiness," analyzes human surroundings and how human needs and desires manifest their ideals in architecture.

Sexual desire can manifest itself in more than one way; it is a "variety of different behaviours, cognitions, and emotions, taken together".

The desire to achieve, to succeed, to win, to regain my confidence manifested itself in the practice that Marge and I incorporated into our daily routine.

Michael's constant desire to be the center of attention often manifests itself in selfish behavior.

His desire for Junia manifests itself in sadism towards the young woman and all that she loves.

The desire for life manifests itself in all of ego's selfish, ambitious strivings...

This desire has manifested itself most prominently in the "visit to the White House" by champions from colleges, the pros and the Olympics.

So as the slippers came off, the masculine desire of the image man manifested.

For example, her desire to fit in at school manifests itself with her attempting to become a member of the Glee Club.

That desire manifested itself with one out in the eighth, after Jeter walked on a 3-2 pitch with the score tied, 4-4.