Agatho makes the interest of mankind, in a manner, his own; and has a
tender and affectionate concern for their welfare; he cannot think
himself happy, whatever his possessions and his preferments are, while
he sees others miserable; his power and wealth delight him chiefly, as
the poor and indigent are better for it; and the greatest charm of
prosperity is the advantage it affords of relieving his
fellow-creatures; and to give assistance and support, according to the
various exigencies of those with whom he converses, is his constant
endeavour; and that he may practice the more large and generous charity,
he retrenches useless pomp and expence, esteeming that a much more
sublime and noble gratification than the amusements and gallantries of a
vain and luxurious age. In fine, he is unwearied in his endeavours to
promote the happiness of others, and he not only takes all opportunities
that present themselves of doing good, but seeks all occasions to be
useful, though he has frequently met with ungrateful returns----He is
good.
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