Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.

Common sense is the measure of the possible it is composed of experience and prevision it is calculation applied to life.

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Henri Frédéric Amiel (French: [ɑ̃ʁi fʁedeʁik amjɛl]; 27 September 1821 – 11 May 1881) was a Swiss moral philosopher, poet, and critic.

Life is short and we never have enough time for the hearts of those who travel the way with us. O, be swift to love! Make haste to be kind.