t Parts of Conversation； the well…dress’d Dishes； the Goodness of the Wines； the fine Weather； ＆ c。； and enjoy all with Chearfulness。 Those who are to be unhappy think ＆ speak only of the contraries。 Hence they are continually discontented themselves； and by their Remarks sour the Pleasures of Society； offend personally many People； and make themselves everywhere disagreeable。 If this Turn of Mind was founded in Nature； such unhappy Persons would be the more to be pitied。 But as the Disposition to criticize； ＆ be disgusted； is perhaps taken up originally by Imitation； and is unawares grown into a Habit； which tho’ at present strong may nevertheless be cured when those who have it are convinc’d of its bad Effects on their Felicity； I hope this little Admonition may be of Service to them； and put them on changing a Habit； which tho’in the Exercise it is chiefly an Act of Imagination yet has serious Consequences in Life； as it brings on real Griefs and Misfortunes。 For as many are offended by； ＆ nobody well loves this Sort of People； no one shows them more than the most mon civility and respect； and scarcely that； and this frequently puts them out of humour； and draws them into disputes and contentions。 If they aim at obtaining some advantage in rank of fortune； nobody wishes them success； or will stir a step； or speak a word； to favour their pretensions。 If they incur public censure or disgrace； no one will defend or excuse； and many join to aggravate their misconduct； and tender them pletely odious。 If these people will not change this bad habit； and condescend to be pleased with what is pleasing； without fretting themselves and others about the contraries； it is good for others to avoid an acquaintance with them； which is always disagreeable； and sometimes very inco