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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

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Hegel means that strong enthusiasm or intense emotion is essential for achieving significant accomplishments. Without this deep feeling driving a person, important achievements are unlikely to happen.

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