The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances.
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Martha Washington
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About Martha Washington
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was the wife of George Washington, who was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, she served as the inaugural first lady of the United States, defining the role of the president's wife and setting many precedents that future first ladies observed. During her tenure, she was referred to as "Lady Washington". Washington is consistently ranked in the upper half of first ladies by hi…
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I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by ou…
I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances.