Quote by Meredith Duran

I admit, that the brain does not govern the body as well as one might wish- else all men would be saints and hell would be empty of lechers.


I admit, that the brain does not govern the body as well as

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that despite the powerful capabilities of the brain, it does not always exert full control over the actions of the body. If the brain perfectly governed the body, the speaker suggests that everyone would behave morally ("saints") and immoral or lustful behavior ("lechers") would cease to exist. The quote highlights the inherent human struggle between reason and impulse, suggesting that the brain's influence is not always sufficient to dictate virtuous behavior.

By Meredith Duran
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