“if dreams may be called passions. I see no reason not to call them passions” — Caitlín R. Kiernan Copy Share Image
We use up in the passions the stuff that was given us for happiness. — Joseph Joubert Copy Share Image
Men living in democratic times have many passions, but most of their passions either end in the love of riches, or proceed… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
“You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Yet he who reigns within himself, and rules Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.” — John Milton Copy Share Image
Our passions are the true phoenixes; when the old one is burnt out, a new one rises from its ashes. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
I had too many big passions in life and it gets in the way of work. You can't concentrate properly on the… — Omar Sharif Copy Share Image
Investments are a real partnership, with an expected return; donations are a gesture made as a result of ethical, religious, or political… — Edgar Bronfman, Sr Copy Share Image
Passions are like storms which, full of present mischief, serve to purify the atmosphere. — Andrew Michael Ramsay Copy Share Image
It's so important to to find people who are like-minded and connect with your passions. — Iman Vellani Copy Share Image
Human passions, like the forces of nature, are eternal; it is not a matter of denying their existence, but of assessing them… — Leon Bourgeois Copy Share Image
I've really been trying to go back to when I was 18 and rediscover the things that drove me, and my passions.… — Sasha Grey Copy Share Image
“Whether you’re married or single, figure out what fuels your passions and what crushes your soul. Figure out what you’re good at… — Maria Goff Copy Share Image
Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
“The philosophers say that the passions are too lively, too fiery; in truth they are weak and languid. All around one sees… — Charles Fourier Copy Share Image
I thought, 'A biennial needs artists. I'm going to do an international biennial; I need artists from all around the world.' So… — Shea Hembrey Copy Share Image
“Instead of thinking those who don't share your passions are not 'real Christians,' recognize the beauty of diversity within the body of… — Holly Sprink Copy Share Image
My passions, concentrated on a single point, resemble the rays of a sun assembled by a magnifying glass: they immediately set fire… — Marquis de Sade Copy Share Image
A man who gives way to his passions is like a man who is shot by an enemy, catches the arrow in… — Dorotheus of Gaza Copy Share Image
“Human passions have mysterious ways, in children as well as grown-ups. Those affected by them can't explain them, and those who haven't… — Michael Ende Copy Share Image
“The passions also, the winds of life, would be useless, if not injurious, did the substance which composes our thinking being, after… — Mary Wollstonecraft Copy Share Image
“We enter this universe alone in search of microscopic beauty—and while we love, or are loved by others—we leave this world completely… — Bruce Crown Copy Share Image
“Excuse me,’ I said cheerily. ‘Is the job still going?’ I pointed to the notice. ‘Of course,’ he said, looking back at… — Fiona Thrust Copy Share Image
Conscience is the voice of the soul, the passions are the voice of the body. Is it astonishing that often these two… — Jean-Jacques Rousseau Copy Share Image
“Never mistake the uncomfortable feeling of insecurity and the fear of the unknown with the Holy Ghost’s promptings. Sometimes those feelings are… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
It is a mighty error to suppose that none but violent and strong passions, such as love and ambition, are able to… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
