Hostility gave way to passive acquiescence, and acquiescence to active sympathy.

At such times many attempt to shift their capital from active investments such as stocks, to passive investments such as bonds.

Actives and passives jostle in her nonsense, till a deponent enters, like Chaos, more to embroil the fray.

Long as our father led his powers at Troy, Passive our mother's mandate we obey'd; But when, enrich'd with booty, he return'd, And shortly after died, a contest fierce Both for the kingdom and their father's wealth, His children parted.

Retir'd and passive thou must be, Or truly I shall banish thee!