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The seas are quiet when the winds give o'er;
So calm are we when passions are no more!
The seas are quiet when the winds give o'er;
So calm are we when passions are no more!
Passion is the genesis of genius.
Passion is the genesis of genius.
Where passion leads or prudence points the way.
Where passion leads or prudence points the way.
If we resist our passions it is more from their weakness than
from our strength.
If we resist our passions it is more from their weakness than
from our strength.
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.
They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
I draw from the Absurd three consequences: my revolt, my liberty, my passion.
I draw from the Absurd three consequences: my revolt, my liberty, my passion.
Only I discern
Infinite passion, and the pain
Of finite hearts that yearn.
Only I discern
Infinite passion, and the pain
Of finite hearts that yearn.
Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.
Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.