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The true end of tragedy is to purify the passions. Aristotle

23Nov2008 In : Quotes
Author : Frédérick Jézégou

The true end of tragedy is to purify the passions.
Quotations by Aristotle

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Man is only truly great when he acts from his passions. Benjamin Disraeli

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