in III.xi.

note) is pleasure, which, in so far as it is referred to the body, consists in all parts of the body being affected equally: that is (III.

xi.), the body's power of activity is increased or aided in such a manner, that the several parts maintain their former proportion of motion and rest; therefore Mirth is always good (IV.

xxxix.), and cannot be excessive.

But Melancholy (see its Def.