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“There are good and bad times, but our mood changes more often than our fortune.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“There are good and bad times, but our mood changes more often than our fortune.”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

Source Book: Past and Present, 1843

Mood fluctuates more frequently than external circumstances, indicating internal state drives perception.

In simple terms: Mood changes faster than fortune.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate emotional awareness.

Themes

psychology philosophy human nature

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • stressful work periods
  • personal setbacks

Key Concepts

emotional regulation mindfulness resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one stabilize mood?
  • What role does environment play?
A Different Perspective

Mood may be influenced by external factors too.

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