“ When the body is made for an animal life, the spirit can no longer submit to the laws of the intellect. ”
George Sand, Mauprat (1837). copy citation
| Author | George Sand |
|---|---|
| Source | Mauprat |
| Topic | spirit law |
| Date | 1837 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by John Oliver Hobbes |
| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Mauprat_(Heinemann) |
Context
“and it may still be possible, by approaching him on this better side of his, to make him listen to reason."
"And make him consent to be taught? Never. Even if he should show himself willing, he would no more be able than Patience. When the body is made for an animal life, the spirit can no longer submit to the laws of the intellect."
"I think so too; but that is not the point. I suggest that you should have an explanation with him, and make him understand that he is bound in honour to release you from your promise and resign himself to your marriage with M.”
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