He is happy, whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent, who can suit his temper to any circumstances.


§ 6.9 : Of Qualities Useful to Ourselves, Pt. 1 - An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751)

David Hume Quotes

He is happy, whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent, who can suit his temper to any circumstances.

He is happy, whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent, who can suit his temper to any circumstances.

He is happy, whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent, who can suit his temper to any circumstances.

He is happy, whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent, who can suit his temper to any circumstances.