We are made happy when reason can discover no occasion for it. The memory of some past moments is more persuasive than the experience of present ones. There have been visions of such breadth and brightness that these motes were invisible in their light.

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness is often found in moments where reason cannot explain or justify it. It implies that certain memories have the ability to evoke a stronger sense of joy than the current experiences we may be having. These memories could be so profound that they overshadow any negative aspects of our present circumstances. The quote alludes to the idea that such powerful and uplifting moments can be transformative, offering a breadth of clarity and perspective that make mundane worries seem insignificant.

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