Quote by Val Edward Simone

Passion should burn hot, or what good is it to anyone?

Passion should burn hot, or what good is it to anyone?

Summary

This quote suggests that for passion to have value or be impactful, it needs to burn intensely. It implies that a lukewarm or tepid passion lacks the ability to inspire or create significant changes. By emphasizing the importance of a fervent passion, the quote emphasizes the need for passion to be all-consuming, powerful, and capable of igniting action and transformation in order to be truly valuable.

By Val Edward Simone

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