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[1834?] [essays on happiness &c] Priscilla May What state is most conducive to happiness? There may be comparatives, although very little positive happiness in this life.- whoever is more exempt from the cares of the world, and the calamities incident to humanity - whoever enjoys more contentment of mind, and is more resigned to the dispensations of Divine Providence - in a word, whoever possesses more of the true spirit of Christianity than his neighbours, is comparatively happy. Define the character of a philosopher The man who has attained that calm equanimity which qualifies him to look down upon the petty evils of life with indifference, who can so far conquer the weakness of nature, as to consider the sufferings of the individual of little moment, when put in competition with the welfare of the community, is alone the philosopher. Are not external appearances often deceptive 'Tis thus with our life as it passes along, Like a vessel at sea amid sunshine & song; Gaily we glide in the gaze of the world, With streamers afloat & with canvas unfurl'd, All gladness & glory to wandering eyes, Yet chartered by Sorrow & freighted with sighs:- Fading & false is the aspect it wears, As the smile we put on just to cover our tears, And the withering thoughts that the world cannot know, Like heart-broken exiles, lie burning below; While the vessel drives on to that desolate shore Where the dreams of our childhood are vanished & o'er. [Pencil: J.K.Hervey] Is it not the duty of every enlightened person to be diligent Seize upon truth where'ere 'tis found Amongst your friends amongst your foes In Christian or in heathan found The flowers divine where ere it grows Is it not our highest wisdom to be diligent in the pursuit of Truth

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Hervey, J. K.,
May, Priscilla