| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Essays of Francis Bacon by Francis Bacon: honor, that entereth into any action, the failing
wherein may disgrace him, more than the carry-
ing of it through, can honor him. Honor that is
gained and broken upon another, hath the quick-
est reflection, like diamonds cut with facets. And
therefore, let a man contend to excel any competi-
tors of his in honor, in outshooting them, if he can,
in their own bow. Discreet followers and servants,
help much to reputation. Omnis fama a domesticis
emanat. Envy, which is the canker of honor, is
best extinguished by declaring a man's self in
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from The Red Seal by Natalie Sumner Lincoln: court," concluded Rochester, as Helen paused, "told me to hand the
capsules to the burglar and to defend him in court. I did both,
although badly puzzled by the request." Rochester hesitated. "I
carried out your wishes, Helen, without question; but when the
burglar's identity was revealed, I jumped to the conclusion that
you had used me as an instrument to kill him, for I knew something
of the effects of amyl nitrite."
"Great Heavens!" exclaimed Helen, aghast.
Rochester looked at her and bit his lip; he knew of her affection
for Jimmie and her attachment to his memory, but he could not kill
the hope that when Time had healed the loss, his devotion might
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The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter by Beatrix Potter: There were three creepy-crawly
people hiding in the plate rack.
Two of them got away; but the
littlest one he caught.
Then he squeezed into the larder.
Miss Butterfly was tasting the
sugar; but she flew away out of
the window.
"Tiddly, widdly, widdly, Mrs.
Tittlemouse; you seem to have
plenty of visitors!"
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