Improbe Amor, quid non mortalia pectora cogis!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Base Love, what do you not force human hearts to do!
- In plain terms
- Love can drive people to do shameful things.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong emotions override moral judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you against yourself?
- Is love a force?
Another view
Not all acts driven by love are base.
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