Passion is the drunkenness of the mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong emotions can cloud judgment like alcohol impairs the body.
- In plain terms
- Passion makes you think less clearly like getting drunk.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that strong feelings can impair your reasoning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is passion useful?
- How to balance heart and mind?
Another view
Passion can sometimes drive necessary action not just error.
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