Passion is a sort of fever in the mind, which ever leaves us weaker than it found us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Passion acts like a fever that leaves the mind weaker after it passes.
- In plain terms
- Strong emotions like passion drain your mental energy.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid letting passion drain your mental strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle strong emotions?
- Does anger help or hurt you?
Another view
Passion is also necessary for motivation and creativity.
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