Full Idea
People who are scrupulously moral may nonetheless be destined by deficiencies of character or of constitution to lead lives that no reasonable person would freely choose.
Gist of Idea
We might not choose a very moral life, if the character or constitution was deficient
Source
Harry G. Frankfurt (The Reasons of Love [2005], 1.2)
Book Reference
Frankfurt,Harry G.: 'The Reasons of Love' [Princeton 2006], p.6
A Reaction
This fairly firmly refutes any Greek dream that all there is to happiness is leading a virtuous life. Frankfurt is with Aristotle more than with the Stoics. It would be tempting to sacrifice virtue to get a sunny character and good health.