“One can promise actions, but not feelings, for the latter are involuntary. He who promises to love forever or hate forever or be forever faithful to someone is promising something that is not in his power.” LoveFeelingsActionHateForeverPromiseFaithfulLatterPower Of LoveForever LoveInvoluntary Book:Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits Source: Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits
“There are, perhaps, few men who can for any length of time enjoy office and power without being more or less under the influence of feelings unfavorable to the faithful discharge of their political duties.” MenFeelingsPoliticalEnjoyInfluenceDutyOfficeFaithfulLengthDischarge Book:Messages ...: With a Short Sketch of His Life Source: Messages ...: With a Short Sketch of His Life