About This Quote
The English who came to America had the spirit of close kinsmen in all they did. This quote is about how Englishmen make friends with the people around them. If they are in the mood to be friendly, they go out of their way to be friendly. They feel that it is important for them to show that they care about the people around them.
We often think that in order for us to be in a good mood, we need to spend time with people who are in a good mood. But, when we are in a bad mood, our own mood can improve if we are around people who are happy. It is not true that you cannot be happy unless you are surrounded by happy people.