passions

Synonyms

martyrdom crucifixion hobbyhorse heartstrings zealousness

Phrases with the word

ignite passions conquering of one's passions command of passions

Examples

It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters. Aesop

Good slaves are free, but bad free men are slaves of many passions. Bion of Borysthenes

Blessed the one who meditates on death each day and destroys the base passions lurking in the vines of the heart, for he will be consoled in the moment of separation. Ephrem the Syrian

The passions are like fire and water: good servants but bad masters. American Proverb

He who overcomes his passions overcomes his greatest enemies. Colombian Proverb

Master your passions or your passions will master you. English Proverb