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"Joy," arising from imagination of a man's own power and ability, is that exultation of the mind which is called "glorying" which if grounded upon the experience of his own former actions, is the same with "confidence": but if grounded on the flattery of others; or only supposed by himself, for delight in the consequences of it, is called "vain-glory" which name is properly given; because a well-grounded "confidence" begetteth attempt; whereas the supposing of power docs not, and is therefore rightly called "vain."

"Grief," from opinion of want of power, is called "dejection" of mind.

The "vain-glory" which consisteth in the feigning or supposing of abilities in ourselves, which we know are not, is most incident to young men, and nourished by the histories, or fictions of gallant persons; and is corrected oftentimes by age, and employment.

"Sudden glory," is the passion which maketh those "grimaces" called "laughter"; and is caused either by some sudden act of their own, that pleaseth them; or by the apprehension of some deformed thing in another, by comparison whereof they suddenly applaud themselves. And it is incident most to them, that are conscious of the fewest abilities in themselves; who are forced to keep themselves in their own favor, by observing the imperfections of other men. And therefore much laughter at the defects of others, is a sign of pusillanimity. For of great minds, one of the proper works is, to help and free others from scorn; and compare themselves only with the most able.

On the contrary, "sudden dejection," is the passion that causeth "weeping"; and is caused by such accidents, as suddenly take away some vehement hope, or some prop of their power and they are most subject to it, that rely principally on helps external, such as are women, and