Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.

Denis Diderot
About This Quote

Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things. This quote is about the ability to do what you love and make it your life’s work. People who choose to become an artist or a musician must first be able to feel and share what they love. The passions that motivate those who pursue their passion to create art are those that can transcend mere human emotions and move them into the spiritual realm. Only those who go into this kind of work with tremendous passion can succeed as artists or musicians.

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