Therefore if egoism has a firm hold of a man and masters…
““Therefore if egoism has a firm hold of a man and masters him, whether it be in the form of joy, or triumph, or lust, or hope, or frantic grief, or annoyance, or anger, or fear, or suspicion, or passion of any kind—he is in the devil's clutches and how he got into them does not matter. What is needful is that he should make haste to get out of them; and here, again, it does not matter how.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Egoism binds a person in various emotions, trapping them in a negative cycle; escaping requires urgent effort regardless of the cause.
In simple terms: Egoism traps you in emotions; you must escape quickly.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ego-driven emotions and act to free yourself.
Themes
egoism
emotion
freedom
selfcontrol
philosophy
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- conflict resolution
- stress management
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
will
determinism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions dominate your decisions?
- How can you cultivate humility?
A Different Perspective
Escaping egoism may be difficult without external support.