The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from First Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln: their CONSTITUTIONAL right of amending it, or their REVOLUTIONARY right
to dismember or overthrow it. I cannot be ignorant of the fact
that many worthy and patriotic citizens are desirous of having the
national Constitution amended. While I make no recommendation of
amendments, I fully recognize the rightful authority of the people
over the whole subject, to be exercised in either of the modes prescribed
in the instrument itself; and I should, under existing circumstances,
favor rather than oppose a fair opportunity being afforded the people
to act upon it. I will venture to add that to me the convention mode
seems preferable, in that it allows amendments to originate with
the people themselves, instead of only permitting them to take or
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from The Koran: Lord, it would have been decided between them; but, verily, they are
(still) in hesitating doubt concerning it.
But, verily, every one thy Lord will surely repay for their works;
verily, He of what they do is well aware!
Do thou then be upright, as thou art bidden, and whosoever turns
repentantly with thee; and transgress ye not:- verily, He on what ye
do doth look.
Lean not unto those who do wrong, lest the Fire touch you, for ye
have no patrons but God; and, moreover, ye shall not be helped!
And be thou steadfast in prayer at the two ends of the day, and
the (former and latter) parts of the night. Verily, good works
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