Quote by Hector Hugh Munro

He's simply got the instinct for being unhappy highly developed.

He's simply got the instinct for being unhappy highly develo

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being referred to has a strong inclination or natural ability to feel unhappy. Their instinct for unhappiness is deeply ingrained and seems to come naturally to them. It implies that this individual may be prone to seeing the negative aspects of situations or perceiving the world from a pessimistic perspective.

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