xxii.) are repugnant to reason; and are therefore (IV.xxvi.

xxvii.) bad.

Q.E.D.
PROP.XLIX.

Over--esteem is apt to render its object proud.
Proof .-- If we see that any one rates us too highly, for love's sake, we are apt to become elated (III.

xli.), or to be pleasurably affected (Def.