Quote by Cyril Connolly

The person who is master of their passions is reason's slave.

The person who is master of their passions is reason's slave

Summary

This quote suggests that one's ability to control their desires and emotional impulses is a sign of being governed by reason. Rather than allowing passion to dictate their actions, a person who has mastered their passions becomes subject to reason. This implies that maintaining control over one's desires and making rational decisions is a virtue, as it frees an individual from being led astray by irrational emotions and allows them to act in a manner guided by logical thinking.

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By Cyril Connolly

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