The Magic Figures. The Second Figure
p. 62
The Second Figure
'A flower groweth to the destined height. He that causeth her to grow also causeth her to fade. This happens to thee, for "Magic" hath therewith adorned thee, that thy coming up should be known, and also how thou has come to nought. For before thou wast, "Magic" hath known thee and therefore compared thee to a flower, that to-day is in bloom and to-morrow is withered. Wisdom and Fear of God would have preserved thee, but thou has overlooked it, thine own wisdom hath seduced thee.'
The Second Figure
'A flower groweth to the destined height. He that causeth her to grow also causeth her to fade. This happens to thee, for "Magic" hath therewith adorned thee, that thy coming up should be known, and also how thou has come to nought. For before thou wast, "Magic" hath known thee and therefore compared thee to a flower, that to-day is in bloom and to-morrow is withered. Wisdom and Fear of God would have preserved thee, but thou has overlooked it, thine own wisdom hath seduced thee.'
