Henry HomeViolent passions are formed in solitude. In the busy world no object has time to make a deep impression.
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The busy world is so full of distractions that it is hard to form violent passions. If you are alone, you can focus on the object of your desire. When you are busy, you lose focus and end up doing things that end up getting you into trouble.
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