It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right.

Secrecy, while occasionally necessary, is less desirable than openness.

The planets were shown to have visible disks, and to be attended by satellites whose distance and position angle relative to the planet it was desirable to measure.

For the pear orchard a warm situation is very desirable, with a soil deep, substantial, and thoroughly drained.

She said she did not consider a degree of any real value, but thought it was much more desirable to do something original than to waste one's energies only for a degree.