| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from A Heap O' Livin' by Edgar A. Guest: It's part of his hours, his days and his years,
Back of his smiles and behind his tears.
Courage is more than a daring deed:
It's the breath of life and a strong man's creed.
GREATNESS
We can be great by helping one another;
We can be loved for very simple deeds;
Who has the grateful mention of a brother
Has really all the honor that he needs.
We can be famous for our works of kindness --
Fame is not born alone of strength or skill;
A Heap O' Livin' |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Tattine by Ruth Ogden [Mrs. Charles W. Ide]: and it must be great fun."
"Not half so much fun, I should think, as sugaring down," laughed Mabel, with
her right hand placed significantly where stomachs are supposed to be.
"And now I am going to run up to the house," explained Tattine, getting
stiffly up from a rather cramped position, "for three or four plates, and
Kudolph, you break off some pieces of ice the right size for them, and we will
make a little plateful from what is left for each one up at the house, else I
should say we were three little greedies. And Mabel, while I am gone you
commence to clear up."
"Well, you are rather cool, Tattine," said Mabel, but she obediently set to
work to gather things together.
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