Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes


A man without passion is only a latent force, only a possibility, like a stone waiting for the blow from the iron to give forth sparks.


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Henri Frédéric Amiel, 1821-1881, Swiss Critic, Journal Intime, 1866

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Henri Frederic Amiel
Henri Frederic Amiel
  • Born: September 27, 1821
  • Died: May 11, 1881
  • Nationality: Swiss
  • Profession: Philosopher, Poet, Critic

Henri Frédéric Amiel was a Swiss moral philosopher, poet, and critic.