Famous quotes containing the word passions:
“The passions are the same in every conflict, large or small.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate—and unfortunate—in being cured of them.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“The first glance at History convinces us that the actions of men proceed from their needs, their passions, their characters and talents; and impresses us with the belief that such needs, passions and interests are the sole spring of actions.”
—Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831)