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Daily Aphorism

10/16/2011

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Intelligence is the eye of the soul, not its strength. Its strength is in the heart, that is, in the passions. The most enlightened reason doesn’t give action and desire. Is it enough to have a correct view to march? Aren’t feet and the will and power to move them also necessary?

L'esprit est l'œil de l'âme, non sa force. Sa force est dans le cœur, c'est-à-dire dans les passions. La raison la plus éclairée ne donne pas d'agir et de vouloir. Suffit-il d'avoir la vue bonne pour marcher? Ne faut-il pas encore avoir des pieds et la volonté avec la puissance de les remuer?


 - Vauvenargues

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The Château of Vauvenargues, where Vauvenargues spent his youth
 


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09/02/2012 16:46

good post

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