Hence desire, which arises from reason, that is (III.

iii.), which is engendered in us in so far as we act, is the actual essence or nature of man, in so far as it is conceived as determined to such activities as are adequately conceived through man's essence only (III.Def.

ii.).
Now, if such desire could be excessive, human nature considered in itself alone would be able to exceed itself, or would be able to do more than it can, a manifest contradiction.

Therefore, such desire cannot be excessive.

Q.E.D.
PROP.LXII.