Melancholy isn't despair, anger or depression. It is a wise accommodation with griefs, large and
small, of existence. It is a commitment to face difficulties without rage or violence.
The melancholy
person knows how
tragic life can be. But greets sadness with stoicism, courage and quiet strength. Melancholy is not an illness to be cured. It is the wisest way to greet the folly of the world. It is an achievement.