Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men, and makes the biggest idiots clever.

Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men, and makes the big

Summary

This quote suggests that passion has the power to both elevate and hinder individuals. It is capable of transforming intelligent individuals into foolish ones when they become consumed by their emotions. On the other hand, even the most foolish people can show moments of brilliance and intelligence when fueled by their passion. Ultimately, passion has a way of blurring rational thinking and logic, causing people to act irrationally or make poor decisions. However, it can also inspire creativity, determination, and breakthroughs that would not have been possible without such intensity of feeling.

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