Nature gave more passion than reason, in a ratio of 24 to one. Two strong opponents, anger and lust, stand against the solitary power of reason. In the common life of people, it’s clear that reason struggles against these powerful foes. Reason shouts tirelessly about virtue, but anger and lust ignore her, becoming louder and more offensive. Eventually, their leader gives up, and reason surrenders to their combined forces. The battle between reason and these tyrants is challenging, as passion often overpowers rationality.
