Today's Stichomancy for Karl Rove

The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Rivers to the Sea by Sara Teasdale:

I have grown weary of the winds of heaven. I will not be a reed to hold the sound Of whatsoever breath the gods may blow, Turning my torment into music for them. They gave me life; the gift was bountiful, I lived with the swift singing strength of fire, Seeking for beauty as a flame for fuel-- Beauty in all things and in every hour. The gods have given life--I gave them song; The debt is paid and now I turn to go. * * * * * *

The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare:

Desire my pilot is, beauty my prize; Then who fears sinking where such treasure lies?'

As corn o'ergrown by weeds, so heedful fear Is almost chok'd by unresisted lust. Away he steals with opening, listening ear, Full of foul hope, and full of fond mistrust; Both which, as servitors to the unjust, So cross him with their opposite persuasion, That now he vows a league, and now invasion.

Within his thought her heavenly image sits, And in the self-same seat sits Collatine:

The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from Plutarch's Lives by A. H. Clough:

Lucullus proved, by his women-servants, that he had debauched his youngest sister when she was Lucullus's wife; and there was a general belief that he had done the same with his two other sisters, Tertia, whom Marcius Rex, and Clodia, whom Metellus Celer had married; the latter of whom was called Quadrantia, because one of her lovers had deceived her with a purse of small copper money instead of silver, the smallest copper coin being called a quadrant. Upon this sister's account, in particular, Clodius's character was attacked. Notwithstanding all this, when the common people united against the accusers and witnesses and the whole party, the judges were affrighted, and a guard was

The fourth excerpt represents the element of Earth. It speaks of physical influences and the impact of the unseen on the visible world, and is drawn from The Tanach:

Psalms 110: 7 He will drink of the brook in the way; therefore will he lift up the head.

Psalms 111: 1 Hallelujah. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.

Psalms 111: 2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have delight therein.

Psalms 111: 3 His work is glory and majesty; and His righteousness endureth for ever.

Psalms 111: 4 He hath made a memorial for His wonderful works; the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

Psalms 111: 5 He hath given food unto them that fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

Psalms 111: 6 He hath declared to His people the power of His works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

Psalms 111: 7 The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.

Psalms 111: 8 They are established for ever and ever, they are done in truth and uprightness.

Psalms 111: 9 He hath sent redemption unto His people; He hath commanded His covenant for ever; Holy and awful is His name.

Psalms 111: 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; His praise endureth for ever.

The Tanach