Quote#Wisdom
Passion is the drunkenness of the mind
Quote byRobert South · 1634–1716
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions (1727), "Prevention of Sin an Invaluable Mercy" (Sermon preached at Christ Church, Oxon, November 10, 1678). Vol. 1, p. 354..
English (original)
Passion is the drunkenness of the mind.
— Robert South
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