Map · Book 2: Of the Passions · Part 3: Of the will and direct passions · T 2.3.4 Of the causes of the violent passions
T 2.3.4.6
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The same effect follows whether the opposition arises from internal motives or external obstacles. The passion commonly acquires new force and violence in both cases. The efforts, which the mind makes to surmount the obstacle, excite the spirits and inliven the passion.