| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Master of the World by Jules Verne: one question. Ought I to act alone, or will it not be better to join
with me?"
"That is what I intend," said the chief, interrupting me. "You are to
choose two of our men whom you think the best fitted."
"I will do so, Mr. Ward. And now, if some day or other I stand in the
presence of our man, what am I to do with him?"
"Above all things, do not lose sight of him. If there is no other
way, arrest him. You shall have a warrant."
"A useful precaution, Mr. Ward. If he started to jump into his
automobile and to speed away at the rate we know of, I must stop him
at any cost. One cannot argue long with a man making two hundred
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from Miracle Mongers and Their Methods by Harry Houdini: with the tricks of the old-time performers:
Thomas Topham, born in London, and
now about thirty-one years of age, five feet
ten inches high, with muscles very hard
and prominent, was brought up a carpenter,
which trade he practiced till within
these six or seven years that he has shewed
feats of strength; but he is entirely
ignorant of any art to make his strength
appear more surprising; Nay, sometimes
he does things which become more difficult
Miracle Mongers and Their Methods |
The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Rig Veda: drink of
Visvavara, of Mayin, and Yajata.
They ever seek a fresh draught so that they may come, know
when thy
time to halt and drink thy fill is near.
12 Sadaprna the holy, Tarya, Srutavit, and Bahuvrkta, joined
with you,
have slain the foes.
He gains his wish in both the worlds and brightly shines-when
he
adores the host with well-advancing steeds.
The Rig Veda |
