Pat ConroyHe was ruled by the tyranny of instinct, by passion and the instant legislation of a simple heart.
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When he was ruled by the tyranny of instinct, he gave into his heart's desire without thinking, without weighing the options. He allowed other people to tell him what to do. When he was ruled by passion, he acted on impulse instead of logic. When he was ruled by the instant legislation of a simple heart, he did something because it made him feel good at that moment. The result was that his life was filled with significant regrets.
Source: The Lords Of Discipline
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