Arguing Quote by Laurence Sterne
“Ye whose clay-cold heads and luke-warm hearts can argue down or mask your passions--tell me, what trespass is it that man should have them?... If nature has so wove her web of kindness, that some threads of love and desire are entangled with the piece--must the whole web be rent in drawing them out?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tristram Shandy, 1759
Human passions are intertwined with kindness; extracting love may damage the broader fabric of relationships.
In simple terms: Love and kindness are linked; pulling one can harm the whole.
Key Takeaway
Balance desire with compassion.
Themes
love
kindness
human nature
ethics
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- family dynamics
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Interdependence
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we pursue desire without harming relationships?
- When is it okay to prioritize personal passion?
A Different Perspective
Excessive restraint may suppress genuine feeling.
