Through certain humors or passions, and from temper merely, a man may be completely miserable, let his outward circumstances be ever so fortunate. (Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury)

Through certain humors or passions, and from temper merely, a man may be completely miserable, let his outward circumstances be ever so fortunate.

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

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