It was one of those pure feelings that do not interfere with life, that are cultivated because they are rare, and whose loss would afflict more than their passion rejoices.
C’était un de ces sentiments purs qui n’embarrassent pas l’exercice de la vie, que l’on cultive parce qu’ils sont rares; et dont la perte affligerait plus que la possession n’est réjouissante.