| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Cromwell by William Shakespeare: As Cicero, the famous man of Rome,
His words would be as chaff against the wind.
Sweet tongued Ulysses that made Ajax mad,
Were he and his tongue in this speaker's head,
Alive he wins me not; then, tis no conquest dead.
[Enter Cromwell like a Neopolitan, and Hodge with him.]
CROMWELL.
Sir, are you the master of the house?
HOST.
I am, sir.
CROMWELL.
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from Statesman by Plato: mathematical sciences are examples of the former, and carpentering and
handicraft arts of the latter (compare Philebus). Under which of the two
shall we place the Statesman? Or rather, shall we not first ask, whether
the king, statesman, master, householder, practise one art or many? As the
adviser of a physician may be said to have medical science and to be a
physician, so the adviser of a king has royal science and is a king. And
the master of a large household may be compared to the ruler of a small
state. Hence we conclude that the science of the king, statesman, and
householder is one and the same. And this science is akin to knowledge
rather than to action. For a king rules with his mind, and not with his
hands.
Statesman |
The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey: up and down.
"No thanks, I don't drink," Duane replied, and returned their
scrutiny with interest. "How's tricks in the Big Bend?"
Both men stared. It had taken only a close glance for Duane to
recognize a type of ruffian most frequently met along the
river. These strangers had that stamp, and their surprise
proved he was right. Here the innkeeper showed signs of
uneasiness, and seconded the surprise of his customers. No more
was said at the instant, and the two rather hurriedly went out.
"Say, boss, do you know those fellows?" Duane asked the
innkeeper.
The Lone Star Ranger |
