176 Quotes About Passions




  • Author Eniitan Akinola
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    A man does not know the full depth of his thoughts till he picks up a pen and writes;Or till he picks up a bottle and drinks;Both have roughly the same amount of intoxicating influence;With the former, they sometimes come out refined;With the latter, they always come out unscripted;Pick your poison wisely,Spill your innards sparingly

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  • Author Bertrand Russell
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    There is, it is true, an idealistic theory according to which democracy is the best form of government. I think myself that this theory is true. But there is no department of practical politics where idealistic theories are strong enough to cause great changes; when great changes occur, the theories which justify them are always a camouflage for passion. And the passion that has given driving force to democratic theories is undoubtedly the passion of envy.

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