Quote by Virgil

Each person, makes their own terrible passion their God.

Each person, makes their own terrible passion their God.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals have the tendency to obsessively devote themselves to their own destructive passions. It implies that people often prioritize and prioritize these unhealthy desires above everything else, effectively transforming them into the center of their lives, akin to a religious deity. It highlights the power and control that passions and obsessions can have over individuals, leading them astray from rational thinking and potentially causing harm or negative consequences.

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