We are ne'er like angels till our passion dies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True peace or virtue comes only after intense emotions fade.
- In plain terms
- We become angelic once our strong feelings calm down.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience and calm reveal our better nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can passion and virtue coexist?
- When does passion become destructive?
Another view
Passion is often necessary for action.
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