Quotes by Amiel, Henri Frederic

Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires, but according >>

To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. To do >>

Clever people will recognize and tolerate nothing but cleverness. >>

Quotations about Passion

There is some place where your specialties can shine. Somewhere that d >>

Passion is the drunkenness of the mind. >>

If you follow your bliss, doors will open for you that wouldn't have o >>

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.

Amiel, Henri Frederic