| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from In Darkest England and The Way Out by General William Booth: facilities in the way of rooms and accommodation generally.
Lodgings for invalids, children, and those requiring to make a short
stay in the place would be supplied at the lowest prices. Beds for
single men and single women could be charged at the low rate of
sixpence a night, and children in proportion, while accommodation of a
suitable character, on very moderate terms, could be arranged for
married people.
No public-houses would be allowed within the precincts of the
settlement.
A park, playground, music, boats, covered conveniences for bathing,
without the expense of hiring a machine, and other arrangements for the
In Darkest England and The Way Out |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from First Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln: that I had made this and many similar declarations, and had
never recanted them. And, more than this, they placed in the
platform for my acceptance, and as a law to themselves and to me,
the clear and emphatic resolution which I now read:
"Resolved: that the maintenance inviolate
of the rights of the States, and especially
the right of each State to order and control
its own domestic institutions according to
its own judgment exclusively, is essential
to that balance of power on which the perfection
and endurance of our political fabric depend,
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| The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from The Contrast by Royall Tyler: JONATHAN
Gor, I--I am glad she asked that, for I forgot what
Mr. Jessamy bid me say, and I dare as well be hanged
as act what he bid me do, I'm so ashamed. [Aside.]
Yes, Ma'am, I can sing--I can sing Mear, Old
Hundred, and Bangor.
JENNY
Oh! I don't mean psalm tunes. Have you no little
song to please the ladies, such as Roslin Castle, or the
Maid of the Mill?
JONATHAN
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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 Rig Veda: in the
rite,
In sacrifices praise the God.
8 May the Wealth-giver grant to us riches that shall be far
renowned.
These things we gain, among the Gods.
9 He with the Rtu fain would drink, Wealth-giver, from the
Nestar's
bowl.
Haste, give your offering, and depart.
10 As we this fourth time, Wealth-giver, honour thee with the
The Rig Veda |
