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The fact is that love is of two kinds, one which commands, and one which obeys. The two are quite distinct, and the passion to which the one gives ris...more

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For passion, be it observed, brings insight with it; it can give a sort of intelligence to simpletons, fools, and idiots, especially during youth.

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All humanity is passion; without passion, religion, history, novels, art would be ineffectual.

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Passion is universal humanity. Without it religion, history, romance and art would be useless.

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Was she acting entirely consciously? No: women are always sincere, even in the midst of their most shocking duplicities, because it is always some nat...more

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However gross a man may be, the minute he expresses a strong and genuine affection, some inner secretion alters his features, animates his gestures, a...more