Category Archives: Temperament

Vincent van Gogh, his Chart

It is quite appropriate that Andrew has chosen Vincent van Gogh to demonstrate his thoughts on the Part of Fortune. For my European readers, there is a major exhibition of van Gogh’s work at the Albertina in Vienna. The proposal … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Temperament: Phlegma and the Phlegmatic

It is thought that every human being when healthy has a balance of all four Humours. Each Temperament is a slight constitutional emphasis of one particular Humour. One of the best ways to deepen ones understanding of the Temperaments is … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Temperament

It is difficult to understand the idea of Temperament out of a modern world view. The problem is that we have generally been infected with the idea that everything is based on substance and can be explained from a material … Continue reading

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Dr. Nostuabuk: On Temperament

While travelling through Italy I chanced upon Galen’s Nursery on the Via Appia. I bought four of his best Temperaments. Mr. Galen said that with proper care and a bit of humour now and then they should thrive well. He … Continue reading

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