His actions are never excessive, he can sleep with a good conscience, he has purpose and never throws in his hand in adversity.
The only point the press reports missed was that Jim Prior was so unhappy that he almost threw in his hand and resigned.
His father died and he threw in his hand to set up as a GP in Falmouth . Any idea of the reason? A quirk of temperament apparently. Didn’t like hospital work - couldn’t stand colleagues - any colleagues; he’s a loner.