Quotes about Passion
By my physical constitution I am but an ordinary man…. Yet some great events, some cutting expressions, some mean hypocrisies, have at times thrown this assemblage of sloth, sleep, and littleness into rage like a lion.
— John Adams
Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honor, power and glory, established in the minds of the people, or there can be no republican government, nor any real liberty: and this public passion must be superior to all private passions
— John Adams
Art is the most passionate orgy within man's grasp.
— John Donne
If our two loves be one, or, thou and I Love so alike, that none do slacken, none can die.
— John Donne
That our affections kill us not, nor dye.
— John Donne
Follow your bliss. The heroic life is living the individual adventure.
— Joseph Campbell
Forget about finding your passion. Instead, focus on finding big problems.
— Mark Cuban
You can only become great at something you are willing to sacrifice for
— Maya Angelou
I gave my genius to my life, but my talent to my art.
— Oscar Wilde
Don't depend on governments or corporations to fix problems. Social revolutions are led by passionate individuals and that's what makes the difference.
— Margaret Mead
Never ever depend on governments or institutions to solve any major problems. All social change comes from the passion of individuals.
— Margaret Mead
Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
— Steve Jobs