If anyone had asked me what my passions were, I would have said building fires, climbing cliffs, going on long hikes in the woods … — Paul Theroux , Newsweek ,

The gods themselves had passions and frailties—these are the stuff of the myths. — James Salter , New Yorker ,

The skin is dry and as chaste and beautiful as old paper. But I remember the passion inspired by those fingers, their gifted, sly, infinitely provocative caresses and gestures. — Richard Selzer , Discover ,

Polo was the Khan's passion . He cared for little else, and when his armies moved, he moved with them, because he couldn't stand to be without the game. — Hunter S. Thompson , Rolling Stone ,

Everyone could see the passion in his approach to the work.

a controversy that has stirred passions in Congress

Her performance is full of passion and originality.

She spoke with passion about preserving the building.

The crime was committed in a fit of passion.

Music has always been his passion.

She developed a passion for opera.

a student with a passion for literature