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.

Quote by John Burroughs

Topics: Quotes about Freedom, Quotes about Temperament

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