| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: "And I wish my collection were larger for your benefit and my
own credit; but I am an idle fellow, and though I have not many,
I have more than I ever looked into."
Elizabeth assured him that she could suit herself perfectly with
those in the room.
"I am astonished," said Miss Bingley, "that my father should
have left so small a collection of books. What a delightful library
you have at Pemberley, Mr. Darcy!"
"It ought to be good," he replied, "it has been the work of many
generations."
"And then you have added so much to it yourself, you are
Pride and Prejudice |
The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs: It was dark upon the deck of the Kalksus, so Vas Kor
had not a good look at the faces of the two he chose;
but that was of no moment, for they were but common
warriors to assist with the ordinary duties upon a flier,
and to fight if need be.
One of the two was Kar Komak, the bowman. The other
was not Carthoris.
The Heliumite was mad with disappointment. He snatched
his dagger from his harness; but already Astok had left
the deck of the Kalksus, and he knew that before he could
overtake him, should he dispatch Vas Kor, he would be killed
Thuvia, Maid of Mars |
The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from St. Ives by Robert Louis Stevenson: behind him.
'Come in, come in, sir,' he said. 'I beg your pardon, sir; the
lock goes a trifle hard.'
Indeed, it took him a surprising time to open the door, which was
not only locked on the outside, but the lock seemed rebellious from
disuse; and when at last he stood back and motioned me to enter
before him, I was greeted on the threshold by that peculiar and
convincing sound of the rain echoing over empty chambers. The
entrance-hall, in which I now found myself, was of a good size and
good proportions; potted plants occupied the corners; the paved
floor was soiled with muddy footprints and encumbered with straw;
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