| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from King James Bible: ROM 4:23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed
to him;
ROM 4:24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on
him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
ROM 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for
our justification.
ROM 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ:
ROM 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we
stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
ROM 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing
 King James Bible |
The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Father Goriot by Honore de Balzac: "Well, now," Poiret remarked to Mlle. Michonneau, "there are
idiots who are scared out of their wits by the word police. That
was a very pleasant-spoken gentleman, and what he wants you to do
is as easy as saying 'Good-day.' "
The next day was destined to be one of the most extraordinary in
the annals of the Maison Vauquer. Hitherto the most startling
occurrence in its tranquil existence had been the portentous,
meteor-like apparition of the sham Comtesse de l'Ambermesnil. But
the catastrophes of this great day were to cast all previous
events into the shade, and supply an inexhaustible topic of
conversation for Mme. Vauquer and her boarders so long as she
 Father Goriot |