--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When a person is miserable, wretched, and…" description: "\"“When a person is miserable, wretched, and unhappy in himself, put him in what circumstances you please, and he is wretched still. If a person is poor,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14d/heber-c-kimball-27785_commandments_when-a-person-is-miserable-wretched-and_624446.png" --- # When a person is miserable, wretched, and unhappy in… ![“When a person is miserable, wretched, and unhappy in himself, put him in what circumstances you please, and he is wretched still. If a person is poor, and composes his mind, and calmly submits to the providence's of God, he will feel cheerful and happy in all circumstances, if he continues to keep…” quote by Heber C. Kimball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14d/heber-c-kimball-27785_commandments_when-a-person-is-miserable-wretched-and_624446.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14d/heber-c-kimball-27785_commandments_when-a-person-is-miserable-wretched-and_624446.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14d/heber-c-kimball-27785_commandments_when-a-person-is-miserable-wretched-and_624446.png) > ““When a person is miserable, wretched, and unhappy in himself, put him in what circumstances you please, and he is wretched still. If a person is poor, and composes his mind, and calmly submits to the providence's of God, he will feel cheerful and happy in all circumstances, if he continues to keep the commandments of God.”” [Heber C. Kimball](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/heber-c-kimball/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Contentment comes from inner composure and obedience, not external circumstances. **In simple terms:** Inner peace beats external woes. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner peace. Themes faith contentment obedience Mood hopeful reassuring Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - financial hardship - personal loss - daily stress Key Concepts theology psychology resilience Questions to Reflect On - How does obedience shape your happiness? - Can you find joy in adversity? 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