By annihilating the desires, you annihilate the mind. Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act.
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"By annihilating the desires, you annihilate the mind. Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act." — Claude Adrien Helvetius
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By annihilating the desires, you annihilate the mind. Every man without passions has within him no principle of action, nor motive to act. — Claude Adrien Helvetius
About Claude Adrien Helvetius
Claude Adrien Helvetius was a Philosopher from France (1715–1771).
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This quote is attributed to Claude Adrien Helvetius, a Philosopher from France.
When did Claude Adrien Helvetius live?
Claude Adrien Helvetius lived from 1715 – 1771.