Quote by John Burroughs

Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these.

Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of

Summary

This quote suggests that our temperament affects our mood, and our will determines our character. However, these individual aspects are influenced by various external factors such as family, culture, climate, and environment. Though we may be influenced by these factors, our freedom lies in our ability to rise above them. In other words, we have the power to transcend the constraints imposed on us by external circumstances and define our own paths.

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By John Burroughs

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