Quotation by

Algernon H. Blackwood

But the wicked passions of men's hearts alone seem strong enough to leave pictures that persist the good are ever too luke-warm.

Alone

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The intense negative emotions people feel tend to create lasting impressions, while positive feelings are usually weak and fade quickly. This suggests that harmful actions or thoughts have a stronger impact on memory and history than kind or good ones.

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