Quote by Alphonse de Lamartine

Habit with its iron sinews, clasps us and leads us day by day.

Habit with its iron sinews, clasps us and leads us day by da

Summary

This quote highlights the powerful and controlling nature of habit in our lives. It suggests that habit has a firm grip on us, symbolizing its strength as "iron sinews." Habit guides our actions and behavior, often without conscious thought or choice. It implies that we are constantly being led and influenced by our ingrained patterns of behavior, suggesting that habits have a significant impact on our daily lives.

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Habits

By Alphonse de Lamartine

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