Adventure Quote by Lermontov, Mikhail
““Passions are merely ideas in their initial stage. They are the property of youth, and anyone who expects to feel their thrill throughout his life is a fool. Tranquil rivers often begin as roaring waterfalls, but no river leaps and foams all the way to the sea. Tranquility, however, is often a sign of great, if hidden, power. Intensity and depth of feeling and thought preclude wild outbursts of passion; in sorrow and joy the soul takes careful stock of every situation, and sees that so it must be.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown (Russian literature)
Passion is youthful and fleeting; true power lies in tranquil, measured thought, not in reckless intensity.
In simple terms: Passion fades, tranquility holds lasting strength
Key Takeaway
Cultivate calm, avoid reckless passion
Themes
Passion
Youth
Tranquility
Power
Introspection
Mood
contemplative
steady
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Personal development
- Creative work
- Emotional regulation
Key Concepts
Stoicism
Life cycle of emotions
Inner strength
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance passion with calm?
- What does true power feel like?
A Different Perspective
Tranquility can be mistaken for passivity
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