The Art of Worldly Wisdom (8)

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Be without Passions. This is a privilege of the highest order of mind. Its very eminence redeems us from being affected by transient and low impulses. There is no higher rule than that over oneself, over one's impulses; there is the triumph of free will. While passion rules your character, do not let it threaten your position, especially if it is a high one. It is the only refined way of avoiding scandals; nay, it is the shortest way back to a good repute.

《处世之道——300则永恒的人间智慧》，Baltasar Gracian 著