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“The round of a passionate man's life is in contracting debts in his passion, which his virtue obliges him to pay. He spends his time in outrage and acknowledgment, injury and reparation.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“The round of a passionate man's life is in contracting debts in his passion, which his virtue obliges him to pay. He spends his time in outrage and acknowledgment, injury and reparation.”

Samuel Johnson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Passionate people incur debts of their own making, compelled by virtue to repay them.

In simple terms: Passion creates obligations that must be repaid.

Key Takeaway

Balance passion with responsibility.

Themes

ethics passion responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • financial planning
  • relationship management
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

Moral philosophy human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What debts has your passion created?
  • Can virtue guide passion responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Passion may lead to self‑destruction.

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