1715-1771, French Philosopher
By annihilating the desires, you annihilate the mind. Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act.
Claude A. HelvTtius – [Desire]
Every man without passion has within him no principle of action, nor motive of act.
Claude A. HelvTtius – [Passion]
Harsh counsels have no effect; they are like hammers which are always repulsed by the anvil.
Claude A. HelvTtius – [Critics and Criticism]
He who has no passion has no principal or motive to act.
Claude A. HelvTtius – [Passion]
Truth is a torch that shines through the fog without dispelling it.
Claude A. HelvTtius – [Truth]