I do not agree that an age of pleasure is no compensation for a moment of pain. I think, with you, that life is a fair matter of account, and the balance often, nay generally, in its favour.
Do you know what the words - account, balance - in the second sentnece means.
It is from Thomas Jefferson.
I was wondering if the "balance" could also mean - balance between pain and happiness, stability.
Thank you so much. I read a very nice book from Jefferson and I want to work on my English improvement.
[General] a few connotations of "fair"
life in a goldfish bowl?rocker?