CHAPTER VI. OF GAINS AND LOSSES; ATTENDANT GAINS AND LOSSES; AND DOUBTS; AS ALSO OF THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF COURTESANS. It sometimes happens that while gains are being sought for, or expected to be realised, that losses only are the result of our efforts, the causes of these losses are: · Weakness of intellect. · Excessive love. · Excessive pride. · Excessive self conceit · Excessive simplicity. · Excessive confidence. · Excessive anger. · Carlessness. · Recklessness. · Influence of evil genius. · Accidental circumstances. The results of these losses are: · Expense incurred without any result. · Destruction of