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Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act
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"Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act"

- Claud-Adrian Helvetius

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This quote by Claud-Adrian Helvetius recommends that without enthusiasm, a person has no internal drive or motivation to act. To put it simply, enthusiasm is the stimulate that sparks action. Without passion, a person is unable to take effort and lacks the energy to pursue their objectives. Enthusiasm is the fuel that propels us forward and offers us the courage to take risks and make modifications. It is the source of our aspiration and the structure of our aspiration. Without passion, we would be unable to make progress and would be stuck in a state of stagnancy. Enthusiasm is the crucial to opening our capacity and attaining our goals. It is the stimulate that ignites our aspiration and provides us the courage to take threats and make modifications. Without enthusiasm, we would be unable to make development and would be stuck in a state of stagnancy.

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This quote is written / told by Claud-Adrian Helvetius between January 26, 1715 and 1771 AC. He/she was a famous Philosopher. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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