Aristotle Quotes

And, speaking generally, passion seems not to be amenable to reason, but only to force.

Aristotle

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• And, speaking generally, passion seems not to be amenable to reason, but only to force.

  

  Aristotle
  • Passion
  • Reason
  • Force