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The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune
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"The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune"

- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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This quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld suggests that the joy and misery of individuals are not exclusively determined by their luck or fortune, but likewise by their temperament. In other words, an individual's attitude and outlook on life can have a substantial impact on their overall happiness and fulfillment. This indicates that even if an individual is not fortunate adequate to have a great deal of cash or material belongings, they can still be content and fulfilled if they have a positive mindset and outlook. On the other hand, an individual who is wealthy and has all the product belongings they might ever want might still be unhappy if they have a lack of confidence and outlook. For that reason, it is very important to recognize that our joy and misery are not exclusively determined by our luck or fortune, however also by our character.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld This quote is written / told by Francois de La Rochefoucauld between September 15, 1613 and March 17, 1680. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 172 other quotes.

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