Quotation by

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men, and makes the biggest idiots clever.

Men

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Strong emotions can cause even very smart people to act foolishly, clouding their judgment. At the same time, these feelings can inspire those who seem less intelligent to come up with surprisingly wise ideas or actions.

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