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Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron read more

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth it's spark.

by Henri-fréderic Amiel Found in: Passion Quotes,
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Life is action and passion; therefore it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action read more

Life is action and passion; therefore it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of the time, at peril of being judged not to have lived.

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Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for the time, leave us the weaker ever read more

Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for the time, leave us the weaker ever after.

by Jonathan Swift Found in: Passion Quotes,
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Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men, and makes the biggest idiots clever.

Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men, and makes the biggest idiots clever.

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Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently. For in the very read more

Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently. For in the very torrent, tempest, and as I may say, whirlwind of passion, you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Passion Quotes,
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He only employs his passion who can make no use of his reason.

He only employs his passion who can make no use of his reason.

by Cicero Found in: Passion Quotes,
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Passion is the mob of the man, that commits a riot upon his reason.

Passion is the mob of the man, that commits a riot upon his reason.

by William Penn Found in: Passion Quotes,
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For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.

For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.

by Stuart Chase Found in: Belief Quotes,
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A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.

A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.

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