Quote by Alexander Pope

The ruling passion, be it what it will, The ruling passion conquers reason still.

The ruling passion, be it what it will, The ruling passion c

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power of one's dominant desire or motivation over their rationality. It suggests that no matter how logical or sensible a person may be, their strongest passion will continue to prevail and influence their actions. Whether it is love, ambition, or any other drive, our deep-rooted desires have the ability to override our ability to think objectively and make decisions purely based on logic, exposing the impact of our emotions on our reasoning abilities.

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By Alexander Pope

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