| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin: show, in an extremely imperfect and intermittent record.
On the origin and transitions of organic beings with peculiar habits and
structure. -- It has been asked by the opponents of such views as I hold,
how, for instance, a land carnivorous animal could have been converted into
one with aquatic habits; for how could the animal in its transitional state
have subsisted? It would be easy to show that within the same group
carnivorous animals exist having every intermediate grade between truly
aquatic and strictly terrestrial habits; and as each exists by a struggle
for life, it is clear that each is well adapted in its habits to its place
in nature. Look at the Mustela vison of North America, which has webbed
feet and which resembles an otter in its fur, short legs, and form of tail;
On the Origin of Species |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The United States Bill of Rights: Ratified December 15, 1791
I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
II
A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house,
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