Quote by Antoine Rivarol

Reason is the historian, but passions are the actors.

Reason is the historian, but passions are the actors.

Summary

This quote suggests that reason serves as a historian, providing understanding and analysis of events and choices. However, it emphasizes that it is the passions or emotions that truly drive people to act and make decisions. While reason may offer insight into the past, it is the intense emotions and desires that motivate individuals to take action, shaping the course of history. In essence, reason may observe and document, but it is passion that ultimately takes center stage in the theater of life.

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By Antoine Rivarol

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