I think I am confused by the use of the word "actions" in passions. It would be so easy to say "passions are what are opposed to action of their ratio." Passion as precluding, reducing action. But then he says "those actions which (man) has in common with other animals." And these are passions. But all the passions except sorrow are - wait - get the source...
Consequently those passions that imply a movement of the appetite in pursuit of something, are not repugnant to the vital movement as regards its species, but they may be repugnant thereto as regards its measure: such are love, joy, desire and the like; wherefore these passions conduce to the well-being of the body; though, if they be excessive, they may be harmful to it. On the other hand, those passions which denote in the appetite a movement of flight or contraction, are repugnant to the vital movement, not only as regards its measure, but also as regards its species; wherefore they are simply harmful: such are fear and despair, and above all sorrow which depresses the soul by reason of a present evil, which makes a stronger impression than future evil.
pursuit "not repugnant to vital movement".
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