but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression. it soon flies over the present failure, and begins to hope again.

Summary

This quote suggests that having a positive and optimistic mindset, expecting more good things to happen, does not always lead to feeling deeply disappointed when these expectations are not met. Instead, a sanguine temperament quickly moves on from a setback, maintaining hope and continuing to anticipate positive outcomes in the future. This mindset avoids excessive despair and allows for a resilience and willingness to keep hoping.

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