Quote by Horace

Sad people dislike the happy, and the happy the sad; the quick thinking the sedate, and the careless the busy and industrious.

Sad people dislike the happy, and the happy the sad; the qui

Summary

This quote suggests that people tend to have preferences and biases towards those who possess different dispositions or behaviors than their own. The sad may envy the happiness of others, while the happy may struggle to relate to those who are sad. Similarly, those who think quickly may view the sedate as lacking excitement, while the careless may not understand or appreciate the values of busyness and industriousness. Overall, this quote highlights the universal tendency for individuals to have preferences for certain personality traits and struggles to relate to those who differ from them.

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