Minds dismembered by their sexual part' Balthazar had said once 'never find peace until old age and failing power as persuade them that silence and quietness are not hostile.
In this quote from The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell, Balthazar reflects on how minds that are dominated or disturbed by their sexuality can never truly find peace. He suggests that the turmoil within such minds prevents them from experiencing tranquility until they grow older and lose their youthful strength or influence.
Balthazar emphasizes the importance of silence and quietness as essential for inner peace. He believes that aging and diminishing power can help individuals accept stillness, which in turn can dispel the hostility and chaos caused by their sexual passions, leading to a more peaceful existence.
