Quote by Aesop

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they a

Summary

This quote implies that our passions can either serve us well or overpower us if unchecked. Like fire and water, passions have the potential to be useful and productive when controlled and directed properly. However, if passions take control and become our masters, they can be destructive and unrestrained. The quote serves as a reminder to strike a balance between pursuing our passions and not allowing them to consume us completely, highlighting the importance of managing our desires in a balanced and controlled manner.

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Passion

By Aesop

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